2019
DOI: 10.1093/cdn/nzz044.p24-029-19
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Folate and Synthetic Folic Acid Content in Canadian Fortified Foods 20 Years Post Mandatory Fortification (P24-029-19)

Abstract: Objectives In 1998, Health Canada mandated folic acid fortification of white flour and enriched grain products to reduce the prevalence of neural tube defects. In 2009, we reported that the analyzed folate content of 95 of the mostly commonly purchased folic acid fortified foods in Canada was on average 151 ± 16% of that reported in the Canadian Nutrient File (CNF). The aim of this study was to assess whether 20 years after mandatory fortification, the CNF values for folate and folic acid acc… Show more

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