Objectives: The main objective of this study was to determine the vitamin A (VA) bioefficacy of high β-carotene, biofortified (orange) maize in Zambian preschool children. Methods: A randomized, placebo-controlled orange maize efficacy trial was conducted in rural Zambian childre...
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Research Article10.9734/EJNFS/2015/21288
Objectives: Methods to assess vitamin A status of groups and populations were reviewed. Methods: Various vitamin A status indicators were aligned with the liver reserve concentration where they have the most usability to predict liver stores of vitamin A if a positive result is f...
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Research Article10.9734/EJNFS/2015/21295
Aims: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of fermented cassava leaves used as diet on provitamin A carotenoid bioefficacy. Study Design: Carotenoid analysis of fermented (F) and non-fermented (NF) cassava leaves, feeding Mongolian gerbils with F and NF leaves and β-c...
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Research Article10.9734/EJNFS/2018/43881
Objectives: Vitamin A deficiency is a public health problem which can be addressed using micronutrient powders in single dose sachets known as “Sprinkles”. This food-based approach offers an alternative to high dose Vitamin A supplements given directly to young infants. This stra...
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Research Article10.9734/EJNFS/2015/20858