Nigerian Government Sounds Alarm on ‘Triple Challenge’ of Malnutrition
Nigeria's Nutrition Crisis: A Silent Struggle for Survival
In the heart of Nigeria’s bustling capital, Abuja, a stark warning resonates from the Nigeria Health Watch Roundtable: the nation stands on the precipice of a silent crisis, grappling with a “triple burden” of malnutrition. This term paints a grim picture, embodying a complex web of undernutrition, overnutrition, and micronutrient deficiencies that threatens the health and future of millions—especially the youngest among us.
Understanding the Triple Burden
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