Fortified

Fortified

Fortified (pronounced: /fɔːrˈtaɪd/) is a term often used in the medical field, particularly in relation to nutrition and health. It refers to the process of adding micronutrients (such as vitamins and minerals) to food to improve its nutritional content.

Etymology

The term "fortified" comes from the Latin word "fortis", meaning "strong". In the context of nutrition, it implies strengthening the nutritional value of food.

Related Terms

• Micronutrients: These are essential nutrients required by the body in small amounts. They include vitamins and minerals.
• Vitamins: These are organic compounds that are essential for normal growth and nutrition. They are required in small quantities in the diet because they cannot be synthesized by the body.
• Minerals: These are inorganic substances that are essential for the normal functioning of the body. They are required in small amounts in the diet.
• Nutrition: This is the science that interprets the nutrients and other substances in food in relation to maintenance, growth, reproduction, health and disease of an organism.
• Health: This is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.

See Also

• Food fortification
• Dietary supplement
• Nutrient deficiency

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Fortified
• Wikipedia's article - Fortified

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