Update on the Nutrition Situation in Nigeria

By:
Henrietta Nkechi Ene-Obong, Yetunde Ezinwanyi Alozie, Salisu Maiwada Abubakar, Lilian Chinelo Aburime, Oluwatosin Olushola Leshi
Date:
2020
Resource type:
Blogs/news/opinion
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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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