NEW DELHI—The World Health Organization estimates that more than 2 billion people in the world today suffer from micronutrient deficiencies, primarily in Asia and Africa.
Micronutrients are nutrients the body needs only in small amounts like iodine, zinc, iron, and Vitamin A. They enable the body to produce enzymes, hormones, and other substances critical for proper growth and development of the body.
Researchers working with indigenous tribes in India said forest foods could provide a solution to micronutrient deficiency, a condition that has been termed “hidden hunger.”
"The forest foods are the best available sources of micronutrients, which are available, accessible, and affordable."
