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Research has shown that food fortification, particularly infant cereal fortification, can reduce iron deficiency among infants aged 6+ months, a time at which the natural iron reserves of a child can start to deplete.
Studies across the world, from Australia to Ghana, have revealed that young children are not getting their recommended daily micronutrient intake during the introduction of solid foods into children’s diets from around 6+ months of age.
Iron deficiency is one of the most common nutrient deficiencies in both developing and developed countries, with an estimated 40% of pre-school kids globally affected by anemia. Iron deficiency anemia in young children can impair their physical and cognitive development and prevent them from realizing their full developmental potential.
These studies offer research insights on the vital role of fortified infant cereal for young children.
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