Food fortification with vitamins and minerals is one of the most effective methods to improve health and prevent nutritional deficiencies. It is greatly responsible for the virtual eradication of ...

Speakers identified major risk factors behind micronutrient malnutrition, including monotonous diets, low intake of animal-source foods, poor dietary diversity, poverty, recurrent infections, ...

The federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing Nigeria’s growing malnutrition crisis, which manifests in undernutrition, overnutrition, and widespread micronutrient deficiencies.

New research highlights how fortified foods and breastfeeding can curb malnutrition—but warns that success hinges on stronger policies, better monitoring, and global collaboration. In a recent review ...

Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), with eHealth Africa and Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), have called on stakeholders to develop an integrated food fortification compliance to ...

When was the last time you checked a food label before taking a bite? If you’re like most people in West Africa, the answer might be rarely — or only when something looks suspicious. But here’s the ...

ABUJA – Key regulatory agencies and development partners have reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing food fortification and tackling micronutrient deficiencies in Nigeria. This was the focus of the ...

A visit to local food stores conspicuously discloses why ‘fortification’ is the new jibe for sales personnel looking to earn favour with Kenyan buyers. As the mark of authenticity, you will find ...