Podcast – Protecting nutrition during Covid-19

The National School Nutrition Programme provides a daily meal to more than 9 million learners. We discuss the measures implemented to ensure that learners can access school feeding during the Covid-19 pandemic. English Afrikaans

During the initial hard lockdown period, many individuals and households experienced difficulties to access food. In this discussion, I share information on where food relief initiatives can be accessed.

Professional associations representing nutrition professionals called for action to address malnutrition in all its forms.  Representing these professional structures, I address the various challenges relating to over- and undernutrition and discuss ways that these can be addressed.

Good nutrition is essential to support the body’s immune system. Growing your own food can improve access to nutritious food. I also share website where further information on food gardening, as well as recipes for healthy and affordable meals can be found.

Non-communicable diseases, including obesity, diabetes, heart disease, hypertension and certain types of cancer, poses several health risks and has also been identified to increase the severity of Covid-19. Good nutrition is essential to support the immune system and to prevent or manage non-communicable diseases.