Increased Iron Status during a Feeding Trial of Iron-Biofortified Beans Increases Physical Work Efficiency in Rwandan Women

Iron-biofortified staple foods can improve iron status and resolve iron deficiency. However, whether improved iron status from iron biofortification can improve physical performance remains unclear. This study aimed to examine whether changes in iron status from an iron-biofortified bean interventio...

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Published in:The Journal of nutrition 2020-05, Vol.150 (5), p.1093-1099
Main Authors: Luna, Sarah V, Pompano, Laura M, Lung'aho, Mercy, Gahutu, Jean Bosco, Haas, Jere D
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
anemia
Anemia, Iron-Deficiency - prevention & control
Beans
Biofortification
Biological Availability
Biomarkers
Depletion
energetic work efficiency
Fabaceae
Female
Ferritin
Food, Fortified
Hemoglobin
Humans
Iron
Iron - administration & dosage
iron deficiency
Nutrient deficiency
Nutrient Physiology, Metabolism, and Nutrient-Nutrient Interactions
physical performance
Physical work
Rwanda
Women
Womens health
Workload
Young Adult
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Summary:Iron-biofortified staple foods can improve iron status and resolve iron deficiency. However, whether improved iron status from iron biofortification can improve physical performance remains unclear. This study aimed to examine whether changes in iron status from an iron-biofortified bean intervention affect work efficiency. A total of 125 iron-depleted (ferritin
ISSN:0022-3166
1541-6100
DOI:10.1093/jn/nxaa016