The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics

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Enhancing the Bioavailability of Iron from Mungbean (Vigna Radiata) through Simple Modifications in Cooking


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1 Department of Family and Community Science, Avinashilingam University, Coimbatore, India
     

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Globally three deficiencies of the greatest public health significance are those of vitamin A, iron and iodine. According to NIN iron deficiency is the most common dietary deficiency affecting mostly children (6-24 months) and women of child bearing age. It leads to anemia, which contributes significantly to maternal and neonatal deaths.
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R. Sathya
Department of Family and Community Science, Avinashilingam University, Coimbatore, India
M. Amirthaveni
Department of Family and Community Science, Avinashilingam University, Coimbatore, India
Vijayalakshmi Purushothaman
Department of Family and Community Science, Avinashilingam University, Coimbatore, India

Abstract


Globally three deficiencies of the greatest public health significance are those of vitamin A, iron and iodine. According to NIN iron deficiency is the most common dietary deficiency affecting mostly children (6-24 months) and women of child bearing age. It leads to anemia, which contributes significantly to maternal and neonatal deaths.