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COST OF HEALTHY DIET

The national average cost of a healthy diet (CoHD) per day has risen by 32% since December 2023.
The cost of a Healthy Diet (CoHD), defined as the most economical combination of locally available items adhering to global dietary guidelines, serves as a crucial measure of physical and economic access to healthy diets. 
The 2024 report from the Nigeria Bureau of Statistics reveals that the highest cost of a healthy diet is found in the Southwest of Nigeria, reaching N1145 per meal in the priciest state.