Protein deficiency, the state of the relative or absolute shortage of body proteins or one or more of the essential amino acids, is emerging as a genuine health concern in
Living in Lagos, as in any megacity, is intense. The hustle, the hassle and the traffic all appear to conspire to sap one’s energy or else serve to reinvigorate. Truth
Mrs. A sets her table complete with her favourite bottle of drink. She believes that food does not go well if her drink is not there to accompany it. She
Protein this, protein that. Don’t blame us; we can’t stop talking about protein. It is an essential building block of life. It is found in literally every cell of the
Introduction The World Food Day (WFD) is an international day celebrated every year around the world on October 16, in honour of the date of the founding of the Food
I am a white box, I have no key or any lid. Yet there is a golden treasure inside me. What am I? If your answer to the riddle is
The media is inundated with reports about the coronavirus pandemic, currently ravaging so many parts of the globe. With over 36 million cases and more than a million deaths, it
Protein is vital for good health. This macronutrient contains amino acids which help the bones and tissues to develop. These amino acids are the building blocks which make up protein.
Six months ago, the terms COVID-19, pandemic, social distancing, isolation and quarantine made their way into the popular lexicon. Another word that has also gained prominence during this period is
Why is protein deficiency a growing problem across the world when large quantities of food go to waste? What can nations do to curb incidents of protein deficiency? What must
#ProteinchallengeNG is a media campaign to create awareness of Nigeria’s protein deficiency situation.
