In South Africa, you can only call yourself a dietitian or nutritionist if you are registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) under the Professional Board for Dietetics and Nutrition (DNB). The HPCSA is a statutory body established in terms of the Health Professions Act,56 of 1974. This Act provides for the […]
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The basic education minister should end the decentralised school nutrition programme and adopt a centralised approach
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Extending the child support grant into pregnancy will play a vital role in combating stunting and improving the prospects of children in South Africa
Poor basic service delivery is linked to children’s poor nutrition
Early childhood development programmes can provide crucial services with the correct support
Every child deserves the chance to grow up well-nourished and reach their full potential
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Sit up, take notice and get angry that a third of South African households have R120 or less a person a week for food, let alone nutritious food
With South Africa under lockdown, many South Africans are hungry — and very soon persistent hunger will dramatically increase malnutrition
Much more support of homemade nutrition programmes is needed to ensure gaps are filled
HAKSA challenges all of us to help promote healthy behaviours among the youth
Bokone provides critical services to its beneficiaries, many of whom are vulnerable individuals living in challenging conditions
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Enel Green Power believes that education is one of the fundamental elements for the socioeconomic development of any community
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The government’s focus on small-scale irrigation has given hope and sustenance to some districts.
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A three-year tender for a school nutrition programme in Mpumalanga has been set aside and referred back to the education department.
The drive to prevent childhood obesity in the United Kingdom has not made progress.
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