FDA Food Fortification Policy: Principles and Considerations
FDA Food Fortification Policy: Principles and Considerations
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