[en] Background: Millions of people’s access to food is threatened by the prevalence of micronutrient deficiencies in food, particularly in low- and middle-income nations. Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the socio-economic impact of fortified food products on improving the food security of consumers in these regions. Methods: This study examined the use of popular products, such as yogurt fortified with inactive baker’s yeast, from April 2023 to December 2023. A questionnaire was developed using a descriptive–inferential approach grounded in practical research. Results: The factors of expertise, level of education, and gender significantly influenced the enhancement of food security. Approximately 88% of the variations in food security enhancement factors were attributed to acceptance and consumption, food safety and health, and financial capability and pricing. Among these factors, the acceptance index made the greatest contribution to improving food security. Conclusions: Specialized communication and information operations are urgently needed in this area, considering the limited knowledge consumers have about the health effects of newly introduced fortified foods. Therefore, by addressing current shortcomings, this study can help planners, policymakers, and producers of fortified food items increase the demand for fortified goods and improve national food security.
Disciplines :
Endocrinology, metabolism & nutrition
Author, co-author :
Azadi, Mohammad; Taleghani Educational, Research and Treatment Center for Accident and Emergency Operations, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad 9189500397, Iran
Mehraban Sangatash, Masoomeh; Department of Food Quality and Safety, Food Science and Technology Research Institute, ACECR Khorasan Razavi Branch, Mashhad 9177949367, Iran
Ehtiati, Ahmad; Research and Development Unit, Greeneh Food Industries, Khayam Industrial Zone, Neyshabur 9345114944, Iran
Azadi, Hossein ; Université de Liège - ULiège > TERRA Research Centre > Modélisation et développement
Language :
English
Title :
Impact of Fortified Yogurt on Micronutrient Deficits: A Survey on Food Security and Health in the Northeast of Iran
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