Red palm oil as a source of (beta)-carotene in a school biscuit used to address vitamin A deficiency in primary school children

The effect of a biscuit with red palm oil as a source of beta-carotene was compared with the effect of a biscuit with beta-carotene from a synthetic source on the vitamin A status of primary school children in a randomised controlled trial.

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Published in:International journal of food sciences and nutrition 2000-01, p.S43
Main Authors: van Stuijvenberg, M E, Faber, M, Dhansay, M A, Lombard, C J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Elementary school students
Food science
Nutrition
Oils & fats
Vitamin A
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Summary:The effect of a biscuit with red palm oil as a source of beta-carotene was compared with the effect of a biscuit with beta-carotene from a synthetic source on the vitamin A status of primary school children in a randomised controlled trial.
ISSN:0963-7486
1465-3478