Peter Mutua: Over 80% of children under 5 in Kenya are zinc deficient. KEBS Food Standards Manager explains the importance of food fortification and what the law dictates. #FixingTheNationNTV | NTV Kenya

Food fortification goes way back; the first fortified food was iodized table salt, introduced in the 1920s. In the 1930s, fortification of milk with vitamin D began. The bread and cereal enrichment program started in the 1940s, adding B-vitamins and iron to many grain products. And, in the 1980s, calcium fortification became popular, adding calcium to everything from orange juice to breakfast cereal to almond milk. In Australia and New Zealand, they even have calcium fortified chewing gum. Forti

152K views · 464 reactions | Discover the rice fortification process this #NutritionMonth! 朗 At WFP, we ensure our fortified rice complies with national guidelines and meets the highest quality standard. Fortified rice boosts the nutrient intake of families.  More ➡ https://bit.ly/WFPPHCCS | World Food Programme | Facebook