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A Landscape Analysis of Rice Fortification in Sri Lanka - an Overview

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More than 33 percent of children in Sri Lanka are iron deficient, and fortifying food is a key step towards overcoming micro-nutrient deficiences. Rice is a staple food throughout the country, and this report addresses the possibilities of rice fortification and the benefits it would bring to Sri Lankan families.