Dietary Supplements and Fortified Foods 2026
Food fortification | World Food Programme
Understanding Food Fortification.
When visiting a new place or learning about something important, it's always helpful to pay attention and understand what is being discussed. Today, we're diving into a fascinating topic called food fortification. Food fortification is like adding extra vitamins and minerals to the foods we already eat. The World Food Programme (WFP) is working hard to make sure everyone, especially people who don't get enough nutrients, can eat fortified foods. This is important because these nutrients can help people stay healthy and strong.
Over 2 billion people around the world don't get enough vitamins and minerals, which can lead to serious health problems. This is often called 'hidden hunger' because it's not always easy to see. These health issues can make it harder for kids to learn, and for adults to work, which can affect the whole community. The great news is that food fortification is a successful solution that can change lives for the better! Countries like Bangladesh, Peru, and Sudan are already making strides in providing fortified food, helping millions of people get the nutrients they need to thrive. Schools, social safety programs, and local governments are all working together to make sure that fortified foods reach the most vulnerable people in society. So if you're curious about how food can be supercharged with nutrition, or how we can help make the world a healthier place, food fortification is a great topic to explore!
Media & resources. WFP - Fortified Rice. A solution for each country. Lessons from Peru: Strengthening linkages between social protection and food systems to enhance nutrition. March 2024 – Using social behaviour change to promote healthy diets among children and adolescents. March 2024 – Country Strategic Plan (2024-2028) summary. March 2024 – Informing national school feeding and nutrition policies and strategies in Bhutan.
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