Grandir avec énergie : comment NIDO® contribue aux besoins nutritionnels des enfants en Afrique de l’Ouest
In many homes, a scene repeats itself almost every morning: a child getting ready for the day, a parent adjusting a bag, a glance, a last piece of advice… and that small, seemingly simple gesture of nurturing, supporting, and reassuring. Behind this routine lies a profound intention: to help the child grow with the energy, confidence, and drive necessary to learn, explore, and assert themselves.
In Central and West Africa, this intention sometimes encounters a less visible challenge: vitamin and mineral intake is not always sufficient. In this region, 66% of children under five suffer from insufficient vitamin and mineral intake, and 52% are affected by iron deficiency*. Iron deficiency is one of the most widespread micronutrient challenges, potentially impacting energy, immunity, and brain development—all essential foundations for supporting a child's learning.
Energy is often associated with the amount of food consumed, but the body also requires specific micronutrients to function properly. Iron is essential for energy production and the development of cognitive abilities. An iron deficiency can lead to fatigue, decreased attention span, and reduced stamina—all factors that matter in a child's daily life, both at school and at home.

Each glass of NIDO® is a simple gesture that supports mothers every day, helping their children grow up strong, healthy, and full of energy. Iron contributes to energy and...
Cognitive development, while vitamin C helps the body better absorb iron. Vitamins A and D contribute to the proper functioning of the immune system and normal vision, and
Calcium contributes to strong bones and muscles.
Together, these nutrients can support the child in what matters to them: concentrating, learning, playing, growing, and what matters to parents: seeing their child progress with more
insurance, day after day.
Beyond nutrition, a child's development also depends on what they cultivate internally: confidence, curiosity, and boldness. NIDO® has been promoting this mindset for many years.
From this perspective, nutrition is not presented as a promise, but as a foundation: a daily support that can help release the energy and readiness needed to learn.
explore and progress.

At Nestlé, we understand the constant attention parents pay to their children's health and well-being. NIDO® is designed to be an everyday partner, providing a
tailored fortification to help meet essential nutritional needs, particularly in contexts where micronutrient deficiencies remain a challenge. Because your
Food is important to us.
*Source: Muriuki JM et al. (2020). Estimation of the load of the
Iron deficiency in African children. BMC Medicine, 18:31. doi:
10.1186/s12916‐020‐1502‐7.
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