Biofortification is a process of increasing the micronutrient content of staple crops through breeding, agronomic, or biotechnological methods
Prof. Aécio D’Silva, Ph.D
Biofortification can help to reduce hidden hunger, which is a form of malnutrition caused by micronutrient deficiencies, affecting more than two billion people worldwide. Biofortification can provide a sustainable, cost-effective, and accessible way of delivering micronutrients to poor and vulnerable populations, especially in rural areas.
Hidden hunger is a global public health problem that affects more than two billion people, especially women and children, in developing countries. Hidden hunger is a form of malnutrition caused by the lack of essential micronutrients, such as iron, zinc, iodine, vitamin A, and folate, in the diet. Micronutrients are vital for the normal functioning of the body, such as growth, development, immunity, and metabolism. Micronutrient deficiencies can lead to various health consequences, such as anemia, stunting, blindness, cognitive impairment, birth defects, and an increased risk of infections and chronic diseases.
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