Malnutrition in South Africa: how one community wants resources to be spent: Proposed solutions to malnutrition included providing school breakfast. Richard van der Spuy/Shutterstock South Africa has persistently high rates of hunger and malnutrition among mothers and children. More than a quarter – 27% – of children under five are stunted and 61% of children …
How forgotten beans could help fight malnutrition in Africa: Legumes are an excellent source of protein. Luiana Antonio/Wikimedia February 10 marks World Pulses Day. A day dedicated to celebrating beans and lentils doesn’t seem worth getting excited about – but it should be. Because there are hundreds of forgotten and sidelined bean species that could …
Malnutrition among children is rife in Nigeria. What must be done: Nigeria's northern region has a disproportionate number of malnourished children. TEFAN HEUNIS/AFP via Getty Images Malnutrition is one of world’s major public health and development concerns. In Nigeria, the situation is dire. Currently, UNICEF says 5 in 10 children under five years old suffer …
Cereal grains: how they can help tackle global malnutrition: In many parts of the world, staple grains are a critical part of diets. Frolova_Elena/ Shutterstock Low-carb diets have become increasingly popular in the UK, US, and Europe in recent years, with no shortage of information being spread online about the harms of carbohydrates for your …
South Africa needs to change direction on maternal health to solve child malnutrition: Children are eating too much poor nutrient quality food and too little of good nutrient quality food. Shutterstock When we think about nurturing healthy children, we need to adopt a life course approach to maternal nutrition. In other words, a women’s health …
Child malnutrition: lessons from the Victorian age: Boys at Crumpsall Workhouse, Manchester, circa 1895-1897. Manchester Archives/Wikimedia Commons Food insecurity has become a major issue in the UK. It is estimated that more than 200,000 children have had to skip meals during the coronavirus pandemic. The Trussell Trust has reported an 81% increase in the use …
Malnutrition and epidemics are intertwined. That makes fixing food systems crucial: A food market in Ibafo in Nigeria's Ogun State. The effects of COVID-19 on food systems will be keenly felt in poorer countries. Photo by Olukayode Jaiyeola/NurPhoto via Getty Images Malnutrition is by far the biggest driver of ill-health and premature mortality in every …
The missing piece in fighting Africa’s malnutrition problems: EPA/Aaron Ufumeli Africa has made great progress in the fight against malnutrition. Between 2000 and 2016 Senegal, Ghana, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Togo, Cameroon and Angola reduced undernourishment, child wasting, child stunting and child mortality by up to 56%. As a result of these countries’ efforts, the proportion of …
Seven African countries show how the battle against malnutrition can be won: Africa has focused on tackling undernutrition caused by low calorie diets. IFPRI A number of African countries are taking bold action to tackle malnutrition. They have successfully implemented a range of actions that have started to improve nutrition for all. Good nutrition contributes …
Why South Africa’s social grants aren’t eradicating malnutrition: Some 17 million South Africans rely on social grants. Siphiwe Sibeko/Reuters A national sigh of relief should follow the Constitutional Court ruling that ensures the uninterrupted payment of social grants in South Africa. And some praise might follow the slight increases in monthly social grant payments to …
Maternal malnutrition affects future generations. Kenya must break the cycle: A mother and her son at a nutrition clinic in Kenya. Adequate nutrition for mothers is important for the health of their children. KUAP Pandipieri Nutrition of women before and during pregnancy and when breastfeeding is critical in determining the health and survival of the …