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What Are Fortified Foods And How Beneficial It Is?

Vitamins and micronutrients are essential for the body's growth and development. Although they only make up a minor portion of our diet, their lack contributes to underdevelopment and several illnesses. More than three out of ten individuals worldwide experience vitamin and micronutrient deficiencies. Numerous figures show that 0.5% of all deaths in India were caused by dietary deficiencies. In a recent investigation, FSSAI discovered that there were worries about vitamin inadequacies in the Indian population. These inadequacies endanger public health and can be avoided. The majority of Indians are deficient in essential nutrients such as vitamin B12, vitamin A, vitamin D, iron, folic acid, and iodine. Over the past few decades, the Indian government has spearheaded a range of endeavours with the primary goal of enhancing the overall nutritional and health status of the public. These efforts also extend to endorsing the consumption of fortified foods as a means to elevate nut