Short changed: What’s really stealing our children’s height?
Common misconceptions among South African communities include the belief that stunting stems purely from food shortages or that affected children will simply catch up later in life.
The child’s body may receive food without receiving its full benefit.
In simple terms, a child may eat nutritious food, but an inflamed or damaged gut, caused by harmful environmental factors, may struggle to absorb and use those nutrients properly.
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