High folate levels in Aboriginal children after subsidised fruit and vegetables and mandatory folic acid fortification

• Main Authors: Andrew P. Black (Author), Hassan Vally (Author), Peter Morris (Author), Mark Daniel (Author), Adrian Esterman (Author), Fiona Smith (Author), Kerin O'Dea (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Objective: To evaluate the impact of a fruit and vegetable (F&V) subsidy program for disadvantaged Aboriginal children in Australia, implemented alongside the introduction of mandatory folic acid fortification of bread‐making flour. Methods: A before‐and‐after evaluation was undertaken...