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View article: Introduction to the programme guidance for the use of iodised salt in processed foods and its pilot implementation, strengthening strategies to improve iodine status
Introduction to the programme guidance for the use of iodised salt in processed foods and its pilot implementation, strengthening strategies to improve iodine status Open
Efforts to achieve optimal iodine intake through salt iodisation have focussed primarily on iodisation of household salt. However, there is strong evidence that in most regions of the world, industrially processed foods and condiments are …
View article: Modelling the contribution of iodised salt in industrially processed foods to iodine intake in Macedonia
Modelling the contribution of iodised salt in industrially processed foods to iodine intake in Macedonia Open
Evidence from the 1950s showed that Macedonia was iodine deficient. After the introduction of mandatory universal salt iodisation, the country saw a steady increase in iodine intake and decline in goitre prevalence, earning iodine-deficien…
View article: Estimated contribution of most commonly consumed industrialized processed foods to salt intake and iodine intakes in Sri Lanka
Estimated contribution of most commonly consumed industrialized processed foods to salt intake and iodine intakes in Sri Lanka Open
In Sri Lanka dietary patterns are shifting towards increased consumption of industrially processed foods (IPF). This study aimed to estimate the contribution of IPF to salt and iodine intake and assess the possible impact of salt reduction…
View article: The Potential Contribution of Fortified Maize Flour, Oil, Rice, Salt, and Wheat Flour to Estimated Average Requirements and Tolerable Upper Intake Levels for 15 Nutrients in 153 Countries
The Potential Contribution of Fortified Maize Flour, Oil, Rice, Salt, and Wheat Flour to Estimated Average Requirements and Tolerable Upper Intake Levels for 15 Nutrients in 153 Countries Open
Food fortification is designed to improve the nutritional profile of diets. The purpose of this research was to estimate the potential nutrient contribution of fortified maize flour, oil, rice, salt, and wheat flour in 153 countries, using…
View article: Modelling the contribution of iodised salt in industrially processed foods to iodine intake in Macedonia
Modelling the contribution of iodised salt in industrially processed foods to iodine intake in Macedonia Open
Evidence from the 1950s showed that Macedonia was iodine deficient. After the introduction of mandatory universal salt iodisation, the country saw a steady increase in iodine intake and decline in goitre prevalence, earning iodine-deficien…
View article: Universal Salt Iodisation: Lessons learned from Cambodia for ensuring programme sustainability
Universal Salt Iodisation: Lessons learned from Cambodia for ensuring programme sustainability Open
Iodine deficiency is the leading cause of preventable intellectual disability in the world, but it has been successfully prevented in most countries through universal salt iodization (USI). In 2011, Cambodia appeared to be an example of th…
View article: Limits to commercially iodized salt to address dietary iodine deficiency in rural Papua New Guinea.
Limits to commercially iodized salt to address dietary iodine deficiency in rural Papua New Guinea. Open
Particularly in remote communities, ensuring that individuals consume sufficient iodine will require going beyond salt iodization to use other approaches to iodine supplementation. To ensure that the iodine intake of those using commercial…
View article: Iodine status of non-pregnant women and availability of food vehicles for fortification with iodine in a remote community in Gulf province, Papua New Guinea
Iodine status of non-pregnant women and availability of food vehicles for fortification with iodine in a remote community in Gulf province, Papua New Guinea Open
Adequate iodine status of women of childbearing age is essential for optimal growth and development of their offspring. The objectives of the current study were to assess the iodine status of non-pregnant women, availability and use of com…
View article: Potential Dietary Contributions From Rice and Wheat Flour Fortification in the Solomon Islands: Results From the 2012-2013 Household Income and Expenditure Survey
Potential Dietary Contributions From Rice and Wheat Flour Fortification in the Solomon Islands: Results From the 2012-2013 Household Income and Expenditure Survey Open
Background: Solomon Islands (SI) mandated wheat flour fortification in 2010. Rice is a key staple food in SI, and its fortification may provide an opportunity to deliver additional micronutrients to the population. Objective: To determine …
View article: Iodine status of children and knowledge, attitude, practice of iodised salt use in a remote community in Kerema district, Gulf province, Papua New Guinea
Iodine status of children and knowledge, attitude, practice of iodised salt use in a remote community in Kerema district, Gulf province, Papua New Guinea Open
Iodine deficiency is the single most common cause of preventable mental impairment in communities with suboptimal iodine intake. Objective of the present study was to assess in more detail the iodine status and knowledge, attitudes and pra…
View article: Iodine status of children and Knowledge, Attitude, Practice of Iodised salt use in a remote community in Kerema district, Gulf province, Papua New Guinea
Iodine status of children and Knowledge, Attitude, Practice of Iodised salt use in a remote community in Kerema district, Gulf province, Papua New Guinea Open
Iodine deficiency is the single most common cause of preventable mental impairment in communities with suboptimal iodine intake. Objective of the present study was to assess in more detail the iodine status and knowledge, attitudes and pra…
View article: The legislative framework for salt iodization in Asia and the Pacific and its impact on programme implementation
The legislative framework for salt iodization in Asia and the Pacific and its impact on programme implementation Open
Objective Fortification of food-grade (edible) salt with iodine is recommended as a safe, cost-effective and sustainable strategy for the prevention of iodine-deficiency disorders. The present paper examines the legislative framework for s…
View article: Eliminating Iodine Deficiency in China: Achievements, Challenges and Global Implications
Eliminating Iodine Deficiency in China: Achievements, Challenges and Global Implications Open
The prevention of iodine deficiency through salt iodization has been recognized as a global success story, and China stands at the forefront of this achievement with one of the most successful programs in the world. High level political co…
View article: Performance of rapid test kits to assess household coverage of iodized salt
Performance of rapid test kits to assess household coverage of iodized salt Open
Objective The main indicator adopted to track universal salt iodization has been the coverage of adequately iodized salt in households. Rapid test kits (RTK) have been included in household surveys to test the iodine content in salt. Howev…
View article: The Rise and Fall of Universal Salt Iodization in Vietnam
The Rise and Fall of Universal Salt Iodization in Vietnam Open
Background: In 2005, more than 90% of Vietnamese households were using adequately iodized salt, and urinary iodine concentration among women of reproductive age was in the optimal range. However, household coverage declined thereafter to 4…
View article: Regulatory Monitoring Systems of Fortified Salt and Wheat Flour in Selected ASEAN Countries
Regulatory Monitoring Systems of Fortified Salt and Wheat Flour in Selected ASEAN Countries Open
Objectives: An increasing number of countries in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are adopting or in the process to adopt mandatory food fortification to overcome vitamin and mineral deficiencies.The objective of this stu…