Nigeria, Oct. 24 -- An expert has raised concerns over the rising prevalence of childhood obesity in Nigeria, warning that it could worsen the nation's burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs).

The call was made during the 2025 Gatefield Health Summit in Abuja on Thursday, where a specialist discussed the impact of poor dietary habits, reduced physical activity, and the growing consumption of processed foods among children.

Speaking on Nigeria's burden of malnutrition, Felicia Anumah, Director of the Centre for Diabetes Studies, University of Abuja, said undernutrition and overnutrition now coexist across communities, with more children becoming overweight or obese due to lifestyle and dietary changes.

Ms Anumah explained that while ...