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.
Addressing the importance of ensuring optimal nutrition during the Covid-19 pandemic, including guidance on optimal nutrition for infants and young children as well as nutritious and affordable food choices.
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.
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.
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
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