The amount it costs Nigerians to prepare a single healthy diet has risen by 45 per cent in the last six months, reflecting the escalating cost of living in the country.
The cost of a healthy diet is the least expensive combination of locally available items that meet globally consistent food-based dietary guidelines. It…
It was also 19 per cent higher than the cost in May when it was N1,041. It noted that the main drivers of the increase in CoHD are vegetables, legumes, nuts and seeds as well as starchy staples. The report said that animal-source foods were the most expensive food group recommendation to meet in June, accounting for 35 per cent of the total CoHD to provide 13 per cent of the total calories. Fruits and vegetables were the most expensive food groups in terms of price per calorie. They accounted for 11 per cent and 17 per cent, respectively.Before flagging, please keep in mind that Disqus does not moderate communities.
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