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Urban Diets in Crisis: How Unhealthy Eating Patterns Are Jeopardizing Nigeria’s Health

The Alarming Shift in Dietary Habits  Recent data reveals a troubling trend: men and urban residents in Nigeria are consuming more unhealthy processed foods—like soft drinks, fried snacks, and processed meats—while neglecting protective foods like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains (GAIN, 2024). This dietary shift is fueling a double burden of malnutrition, where undernutrition coexists with obesity […]