FDA Food Fortification Policy: Principles and Considerations

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Folic Acid Fortification: Assessment of Need • Target population: women of childbearing age • 1992 U.S. Public Health Service recommendation: • All women of childbearing age capable of becoming pregnant should consume 400 mcg folic acid per day for prevention of neural tube defects – Keep total intake at less than 1 mg per day
Folic Acid Fortification: Goal and Food Vehicle • Aim: to increase folic acid intakes in the target population, while maintaining safe intakes for all age and sex groups • Rationale for fortifying enriched cereal grain products: • Most women consume • Would not require change in dietary patterns
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Page 3 and 4: History of U.S. Fortification • I
Page 5 and 6: Guiding U.S. Principles for Fortifi
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Page 9 and 10: Food Fortification Policy (21 CFR 1
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