Stunting in children: why nutrition matters most

About this episode

This episode discusses the impact of nutrition on stunting in children and its implications for their future development.

Stunting remains one of Uganda’s most pressing child health challenges, affecting millions of children and shaping their future development, learning and productivity. At the heart of the solution is the first 1,000 days of life, a critical window from conception to a child’s second birthday where proper nutrition can change the course of a life. In this episode, we explore how feeding practices, maternal health, and early childhood care influence stunting and overall development. We are joi...

People in this episode

Host: New Vision

Topics covered

• child health
• nutrition
• stunting
• maternal health
• early childhood care

Keywords

• stunting
• nutrition
• child health
• Uganda
• feeding practices
• maternal health
• early childhood care

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Places: Uganda

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