Nutrition Expo: Correct Misconceptions about Nutrition

T he role of balanced nutrition in preventing chronic diseases and promoting women’s well-being took centre stage at the opening of the third edition of the Nutrition Expo at Laquintinie Hospital in Douala on October 16, 2026. Organised ahead of the 46th World Food Day, the three-day event, which ran from October 16-18, is held under the theme, “From Young Girl to Wor­ king Woman: Nutrition at the Heart of Hormonal Health.” It brings together health professionals and members of the public through interactive dis­ cussions and exhibition stands aimed at promoting healthy eating habits. Speaking on the health implications of poor nutrition, the Director of La­ quintinie Hospital, Dr Marie Solange Ndom Ebonguè, highlighted its contri­ bution to cardiovascular diseases, dia­ betes and disorders affecting vital organs, including the liver and kidneys. Citing the World Health Organisation, she noted that one in five deaths is attributed to poor nutrition, unders­ coring the need for greater public awareness of healthy dietary prac­ tices. She said that preventing chronic di­ seases requires more than financial resources, pointing to the importance of making informed daily choices about what to eat, when to eat and the quantities consumed. She further mentioned that a significant propor­ tion of chronic diseases is associated with unhealthy diets, alcohol consump...