Kenya has reduced stunted growth and underweight problems among children, but obesity remains a major challenge. Deputy director of Medical Services Peter Cherutich on Friday blamed rising cases of overweight children on negative changes in lifestyles. According to recent Kenya Demographic Health Survey data, stunting of children under the age of five is at 26 per cent — a significant improvement. “Forty-five per cent of women in Kenya are anaemic and this impacts on their performance, yet they contribute to the national workforce. “We also want to revisit the school curriculum to include nutrition and develop a school meal and nutrition strategy.

Source: The Star November 17, 2017 21:00 UTC