India, March 25 -- Iron deficiencyis one of the most common nutrient deficiencies in both developing and developed countries, with an estimated40 per cent of preschool kids globally affected by anaemia

Research has shown that food fortification, particularly infant cereal fortification, can reduce iron deficiency among infants aged 6+ months, a time at which the natural iron reserves of a child can start to deplete.

Studiesacross the world, from Australia to Ghana, have revealed that young children are not getting their recommended daily micronutrient intake during the introduction of solid foods into children's diets from around 6+ months of age.

Iron deficiencyis one of the most common nutrient deficiencies in both developing and dev...