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New Review- Food fortification with multiple micronutrients

Does multiple micronutrient fortification improve health?

Can fortifying rice with vitamins and minerals reduce micronutrient malnutrition?

Can changes to food environments influence consumption?

Altering the availability or proximity of food, alcohol, and tobacco products to change their selection and consumption

Review on childhood obesity prevention updated

Interventions for preventing obesity in children - an updated Cochrane review

New review on folic acid fortification of wheat and maize flour

The effects of fortification of wheat and maize flour with folic acid on population health outcomes Background

New review - Nutritional interventions for preventing stunting in children (birth to 59 months) living in urban slums in low- and midlle-income countries

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New Cochrane systematic review on ways to reduce consumption of sugary drinks

Consumption of sugary drinks is considered to be a key driver behind the global obesity epidemic, and is linked with tooth decay, diabetes and heart disease. Many public health bodies including the World Health Organization (WHO) have called upon governments, the food and drink industry, educational institutions, places of work and civil society to support healthier beverage choices.

Are there effective measures to reduce outdoor air pollution and its health effects?

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Effects of Vitamin A fortification of staple foods