Micronutrient Food Fortification for Residential Care: A Scoping Review of Current Interventions

摘要

Purpose: Malnutrition is common in residential care environments, primarily due to poor intake. Micronutrient deficiency, although poorly investigated to date, is also reported to be high. Improving the nutrient density of consumed foods is a potential mechanism to promote increased nutrient intake. A scoping review was conducted to: (1) explore the evidence on micronutrient food fortification strategies, (2) identify candidate nutrients and food vehicles for successful food fortification, and (3) identify gaps for future research.