MICRONUTRIENT MALNUTRITION, A TRAGEDY TO CHILDHOOD GROWTH AND EDUCATION

Dr. F. N. Uchendu
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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.

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Dr. F. N. Uchendu. 1970. "MICRONUTRIENT MALNUTRITION, A TRAGEDY TO CHILDHOOD GROWTH AND EDUCATION". Global Journal of Medical Research - B: Pharma, Drug Discovery, Toxicology & Medicine GJMR-B Volume 11 (GJMR Volume 11 Issue B1).

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  • Submission ReceivedMarch 29, 2011
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  • Accepted April 25, 2011
  • Published May 6, 2011
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MICRONUTRIENT MALNUTRITION, A TRAGEDY TO CHILDHOOD GROWTH AND EDUCATION

Dr. Uchendu
Dr. Uchendu National Open University of Nigeria
  • Submission ReceivedMarch 29, 2011
  • Peer Review Double Blind
    Handling Editor
  • Accepted April 25, 2011
  • Published May 6, 2011