Weekend Argus Saturday

SA kids at risk with malnutrition and obesity a double-edged sword

HEALTH

SOUTH Africa is facing a serious challenge with food insecurity, leaving many families struggling to put healthy meals on their tables.

A startling 27% of kids under 5 are too short for their age, a condition known as stunting, showing how deep the issue runs. On top of this, illnesses often linked to what we eat, like diabetes and heart disease, are on the rise.

Having access to food that’s good for you and doesn’t break

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