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Scientific evidence supporting folic acid fortification of flour in Australia and New Zealand

✍ Scribed by Godfrey P. Oakley Jr.; Mary Beth Weber; Karen N. Bell; Paul Colditz

Publisher
John Wiley and Sons
Year
2004
Tongue
English
Weight
71 KB
Volume
70
Category
Article
ISSN
1542-0752

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✦ Synopsis

Abstract

BACKGROUND

Fortification of flour with folic acid is a safe, sustainable, and cost‐effective approach for preventing spina bifida and anencephaly, and it is likely to confer multiple health benefits to the adult population. Scientists and advocates are bringing this intervention to the attention of policymakers in countries around the world, and consequently the demand for sound, science‐backed policy rationale is increasing.

METHODS

We recently prepared this scientific review for scientists, physicians, and advocates who were promoting mandatory folic acid fortification of flour in Australia and New Zealand. This short document references the most relevant published scientific data and national and international recommendations from other countries and presents an argument for fortification based on demonstrated need, proven effectiveness, safety, and multiple health benefits.

CONCLUSIONS

With some modifications, this document could be utilized in other countries considering fortification of flour or other staple products with folic acid. Other useful tools can be found at The Micronutrient Initiative website at www.micronutrient.org. Birth Defects Research (Part A) 2004. © 2004 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.

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