Vol. 8, Issue 7 (2019)

Author(s):
Neerja Usha Kujur

Abstract:
The consequences of deficient of iron intake could be more dangerous than low energy diet in regular intake and it can cause anemia. The treatment of anemia is based on iron supplementation or by iron fortification in flour, bread and cereals, as these are the staple food. Fortification is the enrichment of the micronutrients in the food to overcome the deficiency. Iron fortification is a suitable strategy and long term goal to increase the iron intake. Controlling the iron deficiency anemia also depends on the enhanced gastrointestinal iron absorption and minimum quantity of iron absorption inhibitors. In vitro is the mimic of gastrointestinal digestion of human and provides important characterized strain data which is useful precursors to in vivo studies. This review article gives emphasis on major effect and application of iron fortified food to overcome iron deficient anemia.