ReviewNutrients2017
The Prevalence of Micronutrient Deficiencies and Inadequacies in the Middle East and Approaches to Interventions.
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71 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- School-Based Nutrition Programs in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: A Systematic Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Pooled it
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- Zinc Supplementation Reduces Common Cold Duration among Healthy Adults: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials with Micronutrients Supplementation.The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene · 2020Pooled it
- Association between micronutrient deficiency and acute respiratory infections in healthy adults: a systematic review of observational studies.Nutrition journal · 2019Pooled it
- Effectiveness of Health Information Package Program on Knowledge and Compliance among Pregnant Women with Anemia: A Randomized Controlled Trial.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Trial
- Vitamin D Supplementation Modestly Reduces Serum Iron Indices of Healthy Arab Adolescents.Nutrients · 2018Trial
- Bridging the Gaps: A Critical Review of National Dietary and Lifestyle Guidelines for Pregnant Women in the Eastern Mediterranean Region.Maternal and child health journal · 2026Review
- Evaluation of dietary iron exposure across iron compounds and fortification levels in Saudi Arabia: simulation modeling study.BMC nutrition · 2026Article
- Serum magnesium level is associated with cognitive function among the elderly in Palestine, a cross-sectional study.BMC research notes · 2026Article
- Nutritional composition, sensory acceptability and shelf-life evaluation of wheat-corn chaff composite cake.Frontiers in nutrition · 2026Article
- MENA Delphi consensus on iron deficiency anemia in infants and young children: screening, management, and prevention strategies.Frontiers in nutrition · 2026Article
- Prevalence and determinants of anaemia among university students: a gender-based analysis.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Advancing early identification of at-risk children: a consensus-based refinement and validation roadmap for the pediatric malnutrition screening algorithm.Frontiers in nutrition · 2026Review
- Recommendations of the AGG (Obstetrics Working Group, Section for Maternal Diseases) for the Management of Anemia in Pregnancy - Part 1 (Iron Deficiency Anemia).Geburtshilfe und Frauenheilkunde · 2025Article
- Assessment of Food Insecurity, Diet Quality, and Mental Health Status Among Syrian Refugee Mothers with Young Children.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Food-Based Dietary Guidelines in Countries of the Eastern Mediterranean Region: A Comparison and an Update.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2025Review
- The impact of the economic crisis and reported food insecurity in Lebanon on vitamin B12 and folate levels: a retrospective study.BMC public health · 2025Article
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- Optimizing Weaning Strategies: A Consensus-Based Approach for Complementary Feeding in the Middle East and North Africa Region.Pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology & nutrition · 2025Review
- Diet fortification for mild and moderate picky eating in typically developed children: Opinion review of Middle East consensus.World journal of clinical pediatrics · 2025Article
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Abstract
Micronutrient deficiencies and inadequacies constitute a global health issue, particularly among countries in the Middle East. The objective of this review is to identify micronutrient deficits in the Middle East and to consider current and new approaches to address this problem. Based on the availability of more recent data, this review is primarily focused on countries that are in advanced nutrition transition. Prominent deficits in folate, iron, and vitamin D are noted among children/adolescents, women of childbearing age, pregnant women, and the elderly. Reports indicate that food fortification in the region is sporadic and ineffective, and the use of dietary supplements is low. Nutrition monitoring in the region is limited, and gaps in relevant information present challenges for implementing new policies and approaches to address the problem. Government-sponsored initiatives are necessary to assess current dietary intakes/patterns, support nutrition education, and to reduce food insecurity, especially among vulnerable population groups. Public-private partnerships should be considered in targeting micronutrient fortification programs and supplementation recommendations as approaches to help alleviate the burden of micronutrient deficiencies and inadequacies in the Middle East.
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