Malnutrition only affects developed countries like the United States.
False
Malnutrition affects developing countries like India as well.
Vitamins and minerals are naturally produced in the body.
False - Vitamins and minerals need to be consumed through diet.
Food fortification is a complex process that cannot be easily implemented
False
Food fortification can be easily implemented.
India has a long history of food fortification dating back to the 1950s.
True
Fortifying food staples with vitamins and minerals is an expensive intervention.
False
Fortifying food staples is an affordable intervention.
Global evidence has shown that fortification has not been effective in eliminating micronutrient deficiencies.
False
Global evidence has shown that fortification has led to the elimination of deficiencies.
FSSAI has not developed comprehensive standards for food fortification in India.
False - FSSAI has developed comprehensive standards for food fortification.
Food fortification has been used for over a century to address nutritional deficiencies worldwide.
True
Hidden hunger refers to the noticeable consequences of vitamin and mineral deficiencies.
False
Hidden hunger refers to the unnoticed consequences of deficiencies.