Nutrition

Indeed, according to the World Nutrition Report in 2015, in Africa, 220 million men, women and children are not eating enough, 58 million children under five are stunted, 13.9 million are lean and 10.3 million are overweight. In adults over 20 years of age, 8% are obese.

This situation entails costs for the countries concerned because malnutrition is associated with an individual's inability to express his intellectual and physical potential, increased morbidity, prolonged hospitalization and high costs of care for patients with disease Related to malnutrition in relation to the costs of managing malnutrition.

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Nutrition
Nutrition

Concepts and Definitions

According to WHO, nutrition is food intake that meets the needs of the body. Good nutrition - that is, a well-balanced diet - and regular exercise are all guarantees of good health. Poor nutrition can lead to impaired immunity, increased susceptibility to disease, retarded physical and mental development, and decreased productivity The WHO (World Health Organization) defines malnutrition as "the cellular imbalance between the source of nutrients and energy and the body's requirements for growth, maintenance and specific functions".

Sahel countries and West Africa

Guinea-Bissau

Guinea-Bissau maintained a relatively consistent economic growth rate during the period 1980-2009 and shows an increase in growth over the last decade.

Guinea-Bissau Indicators