en Nutrition Nutrition كاربردي review article <span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:16.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif"><b><i><span style="font-size:9.0pt">Background & Aims</span></i></b><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt">: </span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt">Malnutrition remains one of the most pressing public health challenges in Africa, disproportionately affecting women and children. This dual burden of malnutrition, undernutrition, characterized by stunting, wasting, and micronutrient deficiencies, alongside overnutrition and its associated non-communicable diseases, compromises health and economic stability, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. In Nigeria, malnutrition contributes to over 33% of under-five deaths annually, with stunting rates exceeding 50% in northern geopolitical zones.</span></span></span></span><br> <span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:16.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif"><b><i><span style="font-size:9.0pt">Materials & Methods</span></i></b><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt">:</span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt"> This study utilizes a narrative review approach to explore the underlying causes of malnutrition, including food insecurity, climate change, health challenges, poverty, and cultural practices, while also assessing intervention strategies.</span><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt"></span></b></span></span></span><br> <span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:16.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif"><b><i><span style="font-size:9.0pt">Results</span></i></b><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt">:</span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt"> Nearly 45% of Nigeria&rsquo;s population experiences food insecurity, with rural communities disproportionately affected. Economic instability, conflicts, and environmental challenges in many parts of Nigeria further perpetuate cycles of poverty and food insecurity. Findings underscore the urgent need for climate-responsive policies, integrated disease prevention, and maternal education to mitigate the multifaceted impact of malnutrition. The study advocates for localized approaches to achieve long-term nutritional resilience.</span></span></span></span><br> <span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:16.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif"><b><i><span style="font-size:9.0pt">Conclusion</span></i></b><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt">:</span></b> <span style="font-size:9.0pt">Malnutrition in Nigeria is a complex, multidimensional issue requiring urgent attention. Sustainable solutions must be driven by local resources, knowledge, and innovation.</span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="background:#d9d9d9"><span style="line-height:16.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt"></span></span></span></span></span> Community-based nutrition interventions, Food security, Malnutrition, Nutrition interventions, Nutrition policy 163 175 http://ijrabms.umsu.ac.ir/browse.php?a_code=A-10-472-1&slc_lang=en&sid=1 Jumoke Ilo jumokeilo2015@gmail.com 10031947532846004144 10031947532846004144 Yes Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Osun State University, Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria Olariike Kayode olariike.kayode@uniosun.edu.ng 10031947532846004145 10031947532846004145 No Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Osun State University, Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria Taiwo Jacob taiwo.jacob@uniosun.edu.ng 10031947532846004146 10031947532846004146 No Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Osun State University, Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria Boluwatife Oduntan oyewalebolu@gmail.com 10031947532846004147 10031947532846004147 No Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Osun State University, Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria Rukayat Lawal rukayatodunolalawal@gmail.com 10031947532846004148 10031947532846004148 No Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Osun State University, Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria