A systematic review of food losses and food waste generation in developed countries

Efficacy of Food Fortification with Vitamin D in Iranian Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

There are a number of reports showing high prevalence of hypovitaminosis D across Iran. The objective of this study was to evaluate whether food fortification with vitamin D has the potential to increase serum 25(OH)D concentrations in Iranian people. MEDLINE, PubMed, EMBASE, and The Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials were searched for randomized controlled clinical trials involving...

Losses, inefficiencies and waste in the global food system

Losses at every stage in the food system influence the extent to which nutritional requirements of a growing global population can be sustainably met. Inefficiencies and losses in agricultural production and consumer behaviour all play a role. This paper aims to understand better the magnitude of different losses and to provide insights into how these influence overall food system efficiency. W...

Explorer Losses , inefficiencies and waste in the global food system

A systematic review and meta-analysis of the effectiveness of food safety education interventions for consumers in developed countries

BACKGROUND Foodborne illness has a large public health and economic burden worldwide, and many cases are associated with food handled and prepared at home. Educational interventions are necessary to improve consumer food safety practices and reduce the associated burden of foodborne illness. METHODS We conducted a systematic review and targeted meta-analyses to investigate the effectiveness o...

Food Losses and Waste: A Global Overview with a Focus on Near East and North Africa Region

Food losses refer to edible food mass decrease throughout the human food chain. Food losses occurring at consumption stage are called food waste. Food Losses and Waste (FLW) represent one of the most critical social, economic and ecological challenges facing humanity, besides being also an ethical issue. FAO data show that roughly one-third of food produced for human consumption is lost or wast...