Nestlé
Nutrition Institute Africa training addresses importance of nutrition during
the first 1,000 days
Nestlé Nutrition
Institute Africa (NNIA) is recently held its third Advanced Nutrition Programme
(CANUP), a training course on maternal and paediatric nutrition for healthcare
professionals in Anglophone Central and West Africa.
The training,
which took place between 18 and 21 May in Ibadan, Nigeria, focused on the
importance of the first 1,000 days of life, from conception to the child’s
second birthday. Getting the right nutrition during these critical first 1,000
days is crucial for healthy growth and development in terms of immunity and
cognitive function.
“The right
feeding practices in early childhood also support the establishment of healthy
eating habits, starting with exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months
of life”, said Dharnesh Gordhon, Managing Director and Chief Executive, Nestlé
Nigeria PLC.
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