Esther Chimwere, recounting her experience, stated, "I should have had six children had it not that I miscarried on two occasions. I did not take advice from health workers to eat a balanced diet meal." Her story highlights the critical link between dietary knowledge and maternal health, showing that failing to prioritize proper nutrition has dire consequences for both mothers and their unborn children.
Lonely Issah, another mother, shared her limited knowledge about nutrition, saying, "When one of my children got sick, and taken to the hospital, that is where I was told about the significance of preparing and eating a balanced diet meal..." Her experience emphasizes the need for better education around nutrition to prevent preventable diseases in children.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has identified that nearly 36% of Malawian children experience stunted growth due to malnutrition. The lack of dietary awareness compounded by poverty, food insecurity, and the impacts of climate change collectively contribute to this health crisis.
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