Poor Dietary Quality is Nigeria’s Key Nutrition Problem

Olivier Ecker, Andrew Comstock, Raphael Babatunde and Kwaw Andam

No 303682, Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Food Security Policy Research Briefs from Michigan State University, Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics, Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Food Security (FSP)

Abstract: Key Findings -Nigeria faces a growing triple burden of malnutrition. -Poor dietary quality is the root cause of all forms of malnutrition. -Poor dietary quality is a universal problem in Nigeria. Observed dietary diversification is mainly driven by increased consumption of empty, non-staple calories. -Agricultural seasonality tends to have limited effects on dietary quality in general. -Agricultural and related trade policies have an important role to play in improving household diets and reducing the triple burden of malnutrition. -Policymakers should consider adopting a food system framework for reforming federal and state-level food and nutrition policies.

Keywords: Food Consumption/Nutrition/Food Safety; Food Security and Poverty; International Development (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 6
Date: 2020-04-22
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.303682

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