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When did the U.S. start enriching grains?

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Starting around 1940, the United States began fortifying cereal-grain products in a proactive response to widespread nutritional deficiencies. This was a pivotal moment in public health, significantly changing the nutritional landscape for millions as authorities sought to address when did the U.S. start enriching grains as a solution to issues like pellagra and beriberi.