Prevalence of nutritional deficiencies in Asian children needs urgent attention - NutraIngredients.com


6/24/2022 12:00:00 AM2 years 10 months ago
by nutraingredients.com

There is an urgent need for better nutrition among children in South-East Asia who face a ‘triple burden’ of malnutrition, according to a recent study commissioned and funded by FrieslandCampina.

The South-East Asian Nutrition Survey (SEANUTS II) canvassed 13,933 children aged six months to 12 years and discovered widespread cases of stunted growth and anaemia in the region and particularly i… [+1416 chars]

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