Publications by authors named "Jessica K Emmett"

Objective: The primary aim of this study was to estimate the impact of mandatory folic acid (FA) fortification of bread-making flour on the FA intake of Australian women of childbearing age (16-44 years). The secondary objective was to investigate the relationship between estimated FA intake and socio-economic status (SES) and age.

Method: Dietary modelling was used to estimate FA intake under four mandatory fortification scenarios--no supplement use, supplement use unrelated to FA intake, supplement use only among the highest consumers of bread, and increased supplement use.

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