Overview
Module 4 Discussion - Discussion Group 2
- View the following videos about some types of fortification that are mandated/regulated by the government. (NOTE: It's not stated in the video, but pellagra is caused from a deficiency of niacin, one of the vitamins that is added to enriched grain products.)
- The Southern Pellagra EpidemicLinks to an external site.
- The Rickets ProblemLinks to an external site.
- How the US Accidentally Raised the IQ of a GenerationLinks to an external site.
Next, read the Debate in chapter 7 (page 177) entitled Discretionary Fortification: Is It Beneficial?
Answer the following questions:
- Should the amounts and types of nutrients added to foods be regulated by the government?
Why or why not?
Your discussion post should contain at least two paragraphs. Answers should be written succinctly and scientifically. Provide references for your statements as necessary.