[Nigeria Health Watch] Nutrition is a vital component of infant and young child development, and a major determinant of short and long-term health outcomes in children. The World Health Organization (WHO) and United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) state that the most critical period for good nutrition is from the start of a woman's pregnancy until the child's second birthday. Initiating breastfeeding -- a great source of nutrition for babies -- within one hour of birth and practising it exclusively for six months is an effectiv
