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Activity Steps

1 Activity
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Description

White rice is the staple crop in many low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). It must be polished for storage and has very small amounts of vitamins and no pro?vitamin A (beta-carotene). Micronutrient supplements and chemical fortification by adding micronutrients during the processing of foods have reduced micronutrient malnutrition. Golden Rice, has great potential, by itself and as a carrier for other biofortified micronutrients. Nutritionists and development professionals need to appreciate that the suspicions around biofortification of crops hinder the ability to deliver public health for the poorest of human society.

Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:

  1. Explain types of micronutrient deficiencies in LMICs and types of technology used to produce micronutrient supplements for reducing deficiency-associated morbidity and mortality.
  2. Describe the bioengineering process and associated controversies regarding the use of Golden Rice for micronutrient supplementation.
  3. Identify strategies for success and barriers to adapting Golden Rice for alleviating vitamin A and other micronutrient deficiencies in LMICs.

Learning Outcomes

By the conclusion of this activity, a majority of the participants will demonstrate knowledge of use of Golden Rice to ameliorate vitamin A and other micronutrient deficiencies in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) by achieving a passing score on the posttest.

Disclosures

NCPD Disclosure: All persons in a position to control the content of this NCPD activity have no relevant financial relationships.
CDR Disclosure: All persons in a position to control the content of this CPE activity have no relevant financial relationships or conflicts of interest.

Price: $24.95

Credits:

  • CDR 1.5 CPEU
  • FCDN 1.5 CPEU

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (LWW) is a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Accredited Provider with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), provider number LI001. Registered dietitians (RDs) will receive 1.5 continuing professional education units (CPEUs) for successful completion of this program/material, Activity Number 189309. Performance Indicators: 13.3.1, 13.3.3, 2.1.1, 9.5.4..



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Professions: Dietetic Professional
Test Code: NT0925 DT
Published: Sep/Oct 2025
Expires: 6/2/2028
Sources: Nutrition Today
Required Passing Score: 8/10 (80%)
Authors: Adrian Dubock, PhD
Categories: Evidence Based Practice , Nutrition , Public Health
Specialties: Evidence-based practice, Nutrition, Public Health
Topics: Food Insecurity , Micronutrient Deficiencies , Micronutrient Supplementation , Micronutrients , Nutrition , Vitamin A Deficiency , Vitamins