PERCEIVED CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF MALNUTRITION IN CHILDREN 0-5 YEARS IN ILORIN WEST LOCAL GOVERNMENT KWARA STATE
Abstract
The study investigated the perceived causes and effect of malnutrition among children 0-5 years in ilorin west local government area of kwara state. Malnutrition can be frustrating being an umbrella term that includes over-nutrition (an excess of food energy) under-nutrients such as protein), and micronutrient deficiencies (such as iron, vitamin A or iodine). In conclusion, suggestions were made base on the findings. Malnutrition has got its root cause from ignorance and poverty. Poverty alleviation is an area the government should show more interest in finally no doubt about that these project will help increase mother's awareness.
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