Publications
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Book Chapter
Plant-source foods: Leveraging crops for nutrition and healthy diets
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Journal Article
Preventing and controlling zinc deficiency across the life course: A call to action
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Journal Article
Bioaccessibility and bioavailability of biofortified food and food products: Current evidence
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Mehta, SaurabhBlogs
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Addressing the global, life-long health impacts of zinc deficiency: A call to action
What an array of studies shows about a key nutritional challenge
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Zinc study suggests possible role for biofortification in addressing non-communicable diseases
Focusing on the multiple, overlapping health impacts of the double burden of malnutrition.
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Micronutrient status in the DR Congo: What to do when diet and blood measurements do and don’t align
Looking at the varying prevalence of zinc and vitamin A deficiencies among women and children.
Events
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Micronutrient Forum: 6th Global Conference
Hybrid Conference: October 16, 2023 – 8:30 AM to October 20, 2023 – 5:00 PM CEST. IFPRI is pleased to participate in this year’s Micronutrient Forum 6th Global Conference, being held at the World Forum in The Hague October 16–20, with a focus on “Nutrition for Resilience (N4R).
News
The Bajra that can fight India’s iron deficiency problem (The Print)
India’s The Print published a news story on the effectiveness of iron biofortified pearl millet in reducing iron deficiency among the Indian adolescents. The article, based on a recent study by IFPRI’s Samuel Scott and Harvest Plus’ Erick Boy, highlighted how consumption of biofortified pearl millet improves learning and mental abilities. The article reached nearly […]