date:Jul 11, 2012
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The study, published in the Bio Med Central Public Health journal, reviewed results of 18 trials involving over 5,400 children aged between six months and three years.
It found that iron multi-micronutrient fortification could increase haemoglobin levels and reduce risk of anaemia by 57% compared to non-fortified products.
Multi micronutrient fortified milk and cereal products can be an effective option to reduce anaemia of children up to three years of age in developing countries,conclude