The Rolla Regional Satellite Office (RRSO) honored five employees for reaching milestones for years of service with the State of Missouri, the Department of Mental Health-Division of Developmental Disabilities. The
Buhari Moves to Combat Poor Nutrition in Women, Children
Buhari Moves to Combat Poor Nutrition in Women, Children
The Buhari administration in collaboration with International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) and other partner organisations, have carried out a National Food Consumption and Micro-nutrient Survey (NFCMS).
It aimed at assessing the micro-nutrient status and dietary intake of women within the reproductive age of 15–49 years, including pregnant and lactating women, and children aged 6–59 months.
Experts have been saying that malnutrition in young children and pregnant women is known to have adverse consequences on their survival and long-term well-being.
It also has far-reaching effects on human capital, economic productivity, and national development; changes in diet can help improve mental health, prevent or control many health problems, including diabetes, obesity, and certain risk factors for cancer and heart diseases.