Childhood nutrition and malnutrition in Nigeria

  • Editorial Office

Abstract

The nutrition situation in Nigeria is the result of several adverse and interrelated factors (social, economic and environmental) acting in synergy. In Nigeria, there is considerable food shortage and nutrient deficiency. There was no comprehensive national estimate of the magnitude of the problem until publication in 1992 of the report of the National Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) conducted in 1990.1 However, there have been some micro studies based on small study samples, using varying theoretical and methodological perspectives. The latter were insufficient for the purposes of policy formulation, programme development or for monitoring of any intervention programmes.
How to Cite
Office, E. (1). Childhood nutrition and malnutrition in Nigeria. South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Retrieved from http://sajcn.co.za/index.php/SAJCN/article/view/6
Issue
Sept 2001
Section
Editorials, Opinions, Issues in the field of Nutrition
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