Rebecca Spohrer

Evidence of Effectiveness of Flour Fortification on Iron Status and Anemia: A Literature Review

Helena Pachón, Rebecca Spohrer, Zuguo Mei & Mary Serdula · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2015

Objectives: The effectiveness of wheat- and maize-flour fortification for improving iron status and anemia in real-world situations has not been documented.  The objective was to review published and grey literature on the public-health impact of flour fortification.  Methods: A ...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJNFS/2015/21162

A Paper Test Card Provides Quantitative Measurement of Iodate to Improve Quality Control of Iodized Salt in Low-resource Settings

Marya Lieberman, Nicholas M. Myers, Rebecca Spohrer & Rizwan Yusufali · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2015

Objectives: Monitoring iodine content in iodized salt is necessary for program effectiveness. Iodometric titration is the most precise method but requires skills, facilities, and reagents. The WYD Iodine Checker® and Bioanalyt iCheck® are quantitative, but are expensive, require...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJNFS/2015/21010