Nutrition labelling and fortification in West African communities: Bridging the gap for adolescent health

How West African countries are doing when it comes to food fortification and labelling.

Originally published on Global Voices

A woman shopping in a Lagos supermarket. Photo by Ninthgrid, Free to Use.

When was the last time you checked a food label before taking a bite? If you’re like most people in West Africa, the answer might be rarely — or only when something looks suspicious.

It’s no surprise that the words “fortification” and “food labels” sound more like something...