Food fortification

Question 1

What is flour fortified within the UK (Mandatory)

Answer 1

Niacin, Iron and Thiamin

Question 2

What are the three most prevalent deficiencies in low and middle-income countries, and which is the most prevalent out of these?

Answer 2

Vit A, iodine and iron

Iron

Question 3

What fraction of the population have Vit A, iron and iodine deficiencies

Answer 3

1/3

Question 4

What foods are fortified with iodine?

Answer 4

ionised salt

Question 5

When did salt iodisation begin?

Answer 5

1920’s in Switzerland and US

Question 6

What are cereals usually fortified with?

Answer 6

niacin, B6, folic acid, iron, calcium and Vit D

Question 7

What are plant-based milks fortified with

Answer 7

Vit B12, calcium

Question 8

What are the consequences of vit A deficiency

Answer 8

skin and mucous membrane dryness and infection, Anaemia, Eye problems, developmental defects in bones, teeth and immune system, vision

Question 9

What is biofortification?

Answer 9

The breeding and genetic modification of plants so as to improve their nutrient content and absorption. Vit A, iron and zinc

Question 10

Biofortification possible to select

Answer 10

Certain cereals (rice, legumes) for iron

Carrots and sweet potatoes for B- carotene levels

Maizes for low phytate content to improve the absorption of iron and zinc

Question 11

What foods can’t be fortified

Answer 11

F&V

Meant/Fish

Alcoholic drinks