Nutrition experts have tasked Nigerians to consume at least 53.8grams of protein-rich foods to prevent malnutrition, ensure productivity and sustainability
The pool of nutrition experts, who lent their thoughts at the Right To Protein Nigeria Conference, held in Lagos, said nutrition is a critical part of health and development, adding that people with adequate nutrition are more productive and can create opportunities to gradually break the cycles of poverty and hunger.
In his welcome address, regional director, South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa, U.S. Soybean Export Council , Kevin Roepke, revealed that protein has been an essential part of human diets; however, due to the ever-rising population, the demand for protein is increasing exponentially. “Ensuring access to adequate and nutritious food for every individual is a fundamental human right.
In her keynote presentation, the current acting head of the Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of Osun , Dr. Olubukola Omobuwa, explained that malnutrition is known to contribute to about 50 per cent of deaths among children under the age of five in Nigeria. Highlighting the importance of proteins to human beings, Omobuwa urged Nigerians to take in at least 53.
Besides its numerous health benefits, protein consumption contributes significantly to economic development by promoting sustainable farming practices and supporting small-scale farmers can boost productivity, generate income, and thus contribute to improved lives and livelihood and poverty reduction, Omobuwa disclosed.
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