Fatima-Ezzahra Zahrou

Iodine Fortified Milk Reduces Prevalence of Iodine Deficiency Disorder in School Children in Morocco

Fatima-Ezzahra Zahrou, Imane E. L. Menchawy, Elom Kouassivi Aglago, Mehdi Azlaf, Hakim Belghiti, Asmaa Elhamdouchi, Khalid E. L. Kari, Mohamed E. L. Mzibri, E. L. Arbi Rjimati, Noureddine E. L. Haloui & Hassan Aguenaou · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2015

Objectives: Iodine deficiencies compromise the health and the development of many school-age children worldwide. The aim of this study was to determine the efficacy of iodine fortified milk consumption among Moroccan schoolchildren (n = 193) in rural region. Methods: Iodine statu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJNFS/2015/21325

Efficacy Study of the Consumption of Iron Fortified Milk on the Iron Nutritional Status of Children in Morocco

Imane E. L. Menchawy, Elom Kouassivi Aglago, Mehdi Azlaf, Kaoutar Benjeddou, Fatima-Ezzahra Zahrou, Imane E. L. Harchaoui, Asmaa E. L. Hamdouchi, Khalid E. L. Kari, Hakim Belghiti, E. L. Arbi Rjimati, Noureddine E. L. Haloui & Hassan Aguenaou · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2015

Objectives: Iron deficiency constitutes a major public health problem in Morocco.  In line with the National Strategy for Nutrition 2011 – 2019, we undertook a double-blinded longitudinal efficacy study of consumption of iron fortified milk on iron status of children living in ru...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJNFS/2015/21327