ReviewNutrients2016
Micronutrient Fortified Condiments and Noodles to Reduce Anemia in Children and Adults--A Literature Review and Meta-Analysis.
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14 citing papers in PubMed, 7 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 19 citations in OpenAlex.
- Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials assessing the impact of fish consumption on micronutrient status of children.Frontiers in nutrition · 2026Pooled it
- A comparative analysis of heme vs non-heme iron administration: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.European journal of nutrition · 2024Pooled it
- Fortification of condiments and seasonings with iron for preventing anaemia and improving health.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2023Pooled it
- Nutrition-specific interventions for preventing and controlling anaemia throughout the life cycle: an overview of systematic reviews.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2021Pooled it
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- Improved micronutrient status and health outcomes in low- and middle-income countries following large-scale fortification: evidence from a systematic review and meta-analysis.The American journal of clinical nutrition · 2019Pooled it
- Health effects of micronutrient fortified dairy products and cereal food for children and adolescents: A systematic review.PloS one · 2019Pooled it
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- The association between vitamin D and hypothyroidism: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Nutrition & metabolism · 2026Review
- A randomized controlled trial of sweet basil leaf powder-enriched cookies for anemia management in adolescent girls.Food science & nutrition · 2024Article
- Impact of Nutrition Interventions for Reduction of Anemia in Women of Reproductive Age in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Meta-Review.Current developments in nutrition · 2022Review
- Reducing the burden of iron deficiency anemia in Cote D'Ivoire through fortification.Journal of health, population, and nutrition · 2020Review
- Reply to O. Osibogun's Letter to the Editor Re: Hess S. et al.; Nutrients 2016, 8, 88.Nutrients · 2016Article
- Literature Review and Meta-Analysis on Micronutrient Fortified Condiments and Noodles: Reduction of Anemia in Children and Adults.Nutrients · 2016Article
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Abstract
Micronutrient deficiencies impose a considerable burden of disease on many middle and low income countries. Several strategies have been shown to be effective in improving micronutrient deficiencies. However, the impact of fortified condiments as well as fortified noodles is less well documented. We aimed to investigate existing evidence on the impact of micronutrient fortified condiments and noodles on hemoglobin, anemia, and functional outcomes in children and adults (age: 5 to 50 years). We conducted a literature review in electronic databases. In addition, we screened the homepages of relevant organizations and journals. We included randomized controlled trials (RCT). Of 1046 retrieved studies, 14 RCT provided data for the meta-analysis. Micronutrient fortification of condiments and noodles increased hemoglobin concentrations by 0.74 g/dL (95%-confidence intervals (95%-CI): 0.56 to 0.93; 12 studies) and 0.3 g/dL (95%-CI: 0.12 to 0.48; 1 study), respectively. Micronutrient fortification also led to a reduced risk of having anemia (risk ratio 0.59 (95%-CI 0.44 to 0.80)). Ferritin concentrations increased with fortified condiments. Functional outcomes were rarely assessed and showed mixed results. The use of micronutrient fortified condiments can be a strategy to reduce anemia in children and adults due to micronutrient deficiencies. The effect of fortified noodles seems to be smaller.
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