The Nigerian government has released two new maize hybrids that can provide more vitamin A in the diets of millions in the country, raising optimism about stemming the menace of vitamin A deficiency in the years ahead, especially among children, pregnant women and mothers. The pro-vitamin A is converted by the body into vitamin A when the maize is eaten.
Nigeria: Nigeria Releases Vitamin a Maize to Improve Nutrition
Daily Trust (Abuja), 31 July 2012
The Nigerian government has released two new maize hybrids that can provide more vitamin A in the diets of millions in the country, raising optimism about stemming the menace of vitamin A deficiency in the years ahead, especially among children, pregnant women and mothers. The pro-vitamin A is converted by the body into vitamin A when the maize is eaten.
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