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  • Environmental Sustainability
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  • Current dietary patterns pose significant risks to human health and the environment.
  • Micronutrient deficiencies affect a substantial portion of the global population, leading to adverse health and economic outcomes.
  • Sustainable diets are essential for mitigating environmental impact and improving public health and food security.

Approach:

  • This review examines the role of large-scale micronutrient fortification programs.
  • It explores how fortification can ensure nutritional quality and affordability in diets adapted for environmental sustainability, including replacing animal-sourced foods with fortified plant-based alternatives.
  • The approach considers cultural food preferences for culturally sustainable diets.

Key Points:

  • Micronutrient fortification is a cost-effective strategy to address widespread nutrient deficiencies.
  • Fortification can enhance the nutritional value of plant-based foods, supporting dietary shifts towards sustainability.
  • Integrating fortification into sustainable diets addresses both nutritional needs and cultural preferences.

Conclusions:

  • Investing in micronutrient fortification is vital for preventing and managing micronutrient deficiencies.
  • Fortification programs contribute to improving overall diet quality and nutritional security.
  • Micronutrient fortification offers an environmentally, culturally, and economically sustainable solution for public health challenges.