Physical growth and nutritional status assessment of school children in Enugu, Nigeria

Conclusion: A majority of the children have normal growth with the remainder in both extremes of malnutrition. Institution of school-feeding programs in all Nigerian schools as well as nutrition education/campaign directed at parents and their children will help forestall the double burden of under- and over-nutrition among our children.
Source: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice - Category: Rural Health Authors: Source Type: research