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

This study aimed to examine whether changes in iron status from an iron-biofortified bean intervention affect work efficiency

From:
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Published
31 January 2020
Country:
Rwanda
Document Type:
Journal Article
Theme:
Agriculture, Food and Nutrition
Authors:
Luna, S.V., Pompano, L.M., Lung'aho, M, Gahutu, J.B., Haas, J.D.

Abstract

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.

This article is an output of the HarvestPlus programme

Citation

Luna, Sarah V; Pompano, Laura M; Lung’aho, Mercy; Gahutu, Jean Bosco; Haas, Jere D. 2020. Increased Iron Status during a Feeding Trial of Iron-Biofortified Beans Increases Physical Work Efficiency in Rwandan Women. The Journal of Nutrition. 150(5):1093-1099.

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

Published 31 January 2020
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