Folate Deficiency Is Prevalent in Women of Childbearing Age in Belize and Is Negatively Affected by Coexisting Vitamin B-12 Deficiency: Belize National Micronutrient Survey 2011 [Community and International Nutrition]

Conclusions: In Belize, the prevalence of folate and vitamin B-12 deficiencies continues to be a public health concern among WCBA. Furthermore, low folate status co-occurred with low vitamin B-12 status, underlining the importance of providing adequate vitamin B-12 and folic acid intake through approaches such as mandatory food fortification.

Source: Journal of Nutrition - June 1, 2017 Category: Nutrition Authors: Rosenthal, J., Largaespada, N., Bailey, L. B., Cannon, M., Alverson, C., Ortiz, D., Kauwell, G. P., Sniezek, J., Figueroa, R., Daly, R., Allen, P. Tags: Research Need: Impact of Nutrition on Healthy Growth, Development, and Reproduction Community and International Nutrition Source Type: research