Celestin Mgoba

Food Fortification Strategy to Control Micronutrient Deficiencies in Tanzania

Elifatio Towo, Celestin Mgoba, Vicent Assey & George Kaishozi · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2015

Objectives: Micronutrient deficiencies are widespread in Tanzania affecting people of all ages and socio-economic groups. The primary cause being insufficient intake of bioavailable minerals and vitamins from foods. Food fortification of some staple foods was made mandatory by th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJNFS/2015/20893

Quality Control of Salt Iodation and Handling Practices among Large and Medium Salt Manufacturers, Packers and Distributors in Tanzania

Elifatio Towo, Vicent Assey & Celestin Mgoba · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2015

Objectives: The salt industry is the most critical partner to enhancing progress in eliminating iodine deficiency through its role in production of adequately iodated salt. In Tanzania data shows that about 90% of Tanzanian households used salt with some level of iodine, however...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJNFS/2015/20890