Nutrition, agriculture and innovation: The road ahead

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Biofortification is the process of naturally enriching staple foods such as rice, wheat and corn with vitamins and minerals, which benefits low-income subsistence farmers who rely on these inexpensive but not very nutritious staple foods for much of their families’ diet.

Micronutrient deficiencies undermine the health of 2 billion — yes, billion — people worldwide and are responsible for almost half of all preventable maternal and child deaths each year.

Ideally, everyone would have equal access to diverse, nourishing foods such as fruits, vegetables and protein. Other important nutritional interventions include micronutrient supplements and powders and commercially fortified food.

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