Malnutrition: Nestle Moves To Tackle Anemia, Unveils Golden Morn With Soya
BY UCHEOMA UMEHA LAGOS STATE Nestle Nigeria Plc has announced a new variation of Golden Morn with soya as part of efforts to combat anemia in children and women of reproductive age in Nigeria, where the prevalence of malnutrition is on the rise. According to a World Bank assessment on the incidence of anemia in the nation as of 2016, 68% of children under the age of five are anemic, and 50% of Nigerian women between the ages of 15 and 49 are also anemic. According to the findings, iron deficiency can be found in at least 50% of these patients. This is just as Nestle one of the foods and drink manufacturing giants have moved to curb the unpleasant trend through the promotion of Nutrition sensitive agriculture. The nutrition firm Weekend unveiled its new and enhanced Golden Morn, a maize and soya cereal that is now fortified with GrainSmart, in accordance with the Federal Government's regulation. A special combination of vitamins and minerals called Grain