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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.

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