global-journal-of-medical-research-b-pharma-drug-discovery-toxicology-medicine Global Journal of Medical Research - B: Pharma, Drug Discovery, Toxicology & Medicine 0975-5888 2249-4618 Global Journals Publishing Group Incorporated 73072 MICRONUTRIENT MALNUTRITION, A TRAGEDY TO CHILDHOOD GROWTH AND EDUCATION UchenduDr. F. N. NIGERIA, National Open University of Nigeria 06 05 2011 11 1 27 34

Abstracts -Micronutrient malnutrition is a serious childhood dietary problem in developing nations. Deficiencies in vitamins A and B , iron, folic acid and zinc, are preventable causes of poor childhood growth and school performance. Sustainable strategies exist to eradicate malnutrition. This paper discusses the negative effect of vitamin and mineral malnutrition on childhood growth and education, and effective strategies to eliminate them.

 Micronutrient malnutrition Preschool-age children Growth Education Strategies Full Text

Micronutrient malnutrition is a serious childhood dietary problem in developing nations. Deficiencies in vitamins A and B , iron, folic acid and zinc, are preventable causes of poor childhood growth and school performance. Sustainable strategies exist to eradicate malnutrition. This paper discusses the negative effect of vitamin and mineral malnutrition on childhood growth and education, and effective strategies to eliminate them.