Fortified with Vitamins

Definition

Fortified with vitamins refers to the process of adding vitamins to foods to enhance their nutritional value.

Scientific / Technical Definition

Fortification of food with vitamins involves the deliberate addition of one or more vitamins to foodstuffs to improve their nutritional profile and help address dietary deficiencies in the population.

Benefits

• Helps prevent vitamin deficiencies.
• Enhances nutritional content of food.
• Supports overall health and wellness.

Examples

• Breakfast cereals fortified with Vitamin D and B12.
• Milk fortified with Vitamin A and D.
• Orange juice fortified with Vitamin C.

Additional Information

• importance: Fortification is important for improving nutrient intake and preventing deficiencies in populations that may not get enough vitamins from natural food sources alone.

Related Terms

• Enriched foods
• Nutritional fortification
• Dietary supplements

References

• Fortified Foods and Nutritional Value
• The Role of Fortified Foods in Nutrition