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FDA Food Fortification Policy: Principles and Considerations

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History of U.S. <strong>Fortification</strong><br />

• In the first half of the 20 th century, fortification in<br />

the U.S. addressed classical nutritional<br />

deficiencies, e.g.,<br />

• Iodization of salt to reduce the risk of goiter<br />

• <strong>Fortification</strong> of milk with vitamin D to reduce the risk<br />

of rickets

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