Why use Fortified Milk?
The study was conducted using milk as a vehicle for delivering fortification. Whole milk is a staple in the diets of most young children. It is a very important component in their diet as it is a nutritious food in its own right providing a good source of energy, protein and fat plus a range of vitamins and minerals naturally available before fortification, in particular, calcium and vitamin A. There were several reasons for using milk as the vehicle to deliver the nutrients: • Milk is widely available and economical when compared with, for example, supplements, and is a commonly used food in the home. • Children are familiar with milk, like the taste of it and find it easy to ingest compared with supplements, which means the compliance is higher. There are also fewer side effects from taking fortified food compared with taking supplements. • Milk has been used effectively in previous studies as a vehicle for delivering nutrients. In particular, iron fortified milk has had greater succ
