Fortified condiments and noodles to improve health problems in children and adults : a literature review and meta-analysis

Micronutrient deficiencies imply a considerable burden of disease for many middle and low income countries. Examples are reduced growth, high anemia prevalence or increased infection rates. Several strategies have shown to be effective in improving micronutrient deficiencies in different target populations and with different nutrient carriers. However, the impact of fortified condiments as well as fortified noodles is less well documented. Our aim was to assess the impact of micronutrient fortified condiments and noodles on patient relevant outcomes in children and adults