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Malnutrition Among Children in the Sahel Region: Causes, Consequences and Prevention

Received: 12 April 2013     Published: 20 May 2013
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Childhood period is a period of rapid growth. Research has shown that malnutrition delays growth, retards mental development and predisposes affected individuals to, and aggravates health problems. In view of these deleterious consequences, the author examined the causes and consequences of malnutrition among children in the Sahel region and thereafter suggested workable strategies for its prevention in those countries

Published in International Journal of Nutrition and Food Sciences (Volume 2, Issue 3)
DOI 10.11648/j.ijnfs.20130203.14
Page(s) 116-121
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Keywords

Malnutrition, Obesity, Kwashiokor, Marasmus, Hypertension, Colostrum

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    G.O. Ayenigbara. Malnutrition Among Children in the Sahel Region: Causes, Consequences and Prevention. Int J Nutr Food Sci. 2013;2(3):116-121. doi: 10.11648/j.ijnfs.20130203.14

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  • Science and technical education department, Adekunle ajasin University, Akungba – Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria

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