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malnutrition

19 Dec 2022

Kerry and the World Food Programme partner to bring milk to over 3,000 Burundian children in school meals programme

By Staff Writer

Over 3,000 children in Burundi now have access to milk as part of their school meal through a programme run in partnership between Kerry, a world leader in taste and nutrition, and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP). Launched in 2020, Project Amata aims to improve food security and nutrition through strengthening the milk...
08 Jun 2020

Pandemic could deepen food insecurity in Africa

By Staff Writer

The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed concern at the potential impact of COVID-19 on food security, which is likely to exacerbate the already considerable burden of malnutrition in Africa. The impact of the disease is expected to be greater among those grappling with food scarcity and malnutrition, while widespread food insecurity will likely increase...
16 Jan 2019

A protein evolution

By Staff Writer

We live in a country that is a study in contradictions. The food poverty line (as of April 2018) sits at R547 per person per month. Thus, malnutrition is on the rise. In contrast, high Living Standards Measure (LSM) groups are focused on the nutrition trend of high protein, low carbohydrate diets, which can be...
02 Oct 2018

Tackling malnutrition with fortification

By Staff Writer

Across the world, people are becoming more conscious of their own health than ever before. Governments and regulatory bodies are putting more and more pressure on manufacturers to deliver food and beverages that support a healthy lifestyle and there are ongoing campaigns to educate consumers about the importance of diet. In particular, the media offers...
16 Mar 2018

Managing malnutrition with staple food fortification

By Staff Writer

Approximately one third of the world’s population is malnourished, caused in many cases by an individual unable to access or afford a healthy, balanced diet. The rise in calorie-rich but nutrient-poor diets has led to a phenomenon called hidden hunger. This is where a person consumes enough, or even an excess of, calories but significantly...