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This review article provides an updated analysis of Nigeria's nutrition landscape, highlighting key challenges such as high stunting rates (37%), food insecurity, and the rising burden of non-communicable diseases due to poor dietary habits. It identifies barriers to progress, including economic constraints, inadequate dietary diversity, and governance issues. The study emphasizes the need for multi-sectoral strategies to address malnutrition and calls for stronger policies to meet the 2030 global nutrition targets.
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