This paper discussed the importance of mothers nutrition knowledge and practices in the provision of nutritious meals to children for proper growth and development. Three research purposes and three research questions guided the study. A survey research design was employed, population consisted of all mothers who currently have child/children in nursery and primary schools within Asaba metropolis. A questionnaire and nutrition checklist was used for data collection and data collected were analyzed using mean statistics.
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Anti oxidants are commonly found in fruits and vegetables and they function chiefly as organic catalysts in the hormones to aid metabolic process, word-off free radicals that damage the body cells and boost immunity. The family diet being a major tool to ensuring good health status of family members should ensure adequate anti- oxidants food sources as components of their regular diet. This study looked at sources and functions of anticidents and suggested various ways of enhancing anti-oxidant rich food intake a the family level for healthy living.