PRIORITISE NUTRITION FOR MENTAL HEALTH, HEALTHIER FUTURE - Lawal

 

Kwara State Project Manager, Accelerating Nutrition Results in Nigeria (ANRiN), Dr. Habeeb Lawal featuring on KWTV programme - ‘Adequate Nutrition and Healthy Living’, sponsored by Kwara State Ministry of Communications.


All residents in Kwara State have been urged to prioritise nutrition for a healthier future, while emphasising that nutrition is very crucial for both physical and mental well-being.


The Kwara State Project Manager, Accelerating Nutrition Results in Nigeria (ANRiN), Dr. Habeeb Lawal stated this yesterday while discussing the critical impact of malnutrition on mental health and cognitive function on the KWTV programme, “Adequate Nutrition & Healthy Living”, organised by Ministry of Communications.


Speaking on the dangers of malnutrition, Dr. Lawal highlighted how it not only stunts physical growth but also hampers cognitive development, especially in young children.


"Obesity and stunting have serious consequences for mental health," he explained.


The Project Manager stressed that poor nutrition can lead to diseases and hinder intellectual development, describing the first 1,000 days of a child’s life as the most critical period, during which adequate nutrition plays a pivotal role in shaping the child’s future health and intelligence.


Dr. Lawal outlined key elements of an adequate diet, listing nutrient-rich foods such as milk, eggs, oranges, vegetables and addressed the significance of folic acid and Nutritional Management Support (NMS) for pregnant women, which help to protect both the mother’s and child’s health.


The Project Manager added that exclusive breastfeeding is crucial in a child’s first six months, providing optimal nutrition and protection against diseases.



*Basheer Lawal,*

Information Officer,

KWMOC.

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