#child-hunger

#child-hunger

Not only did Pat and Bill Garner place a strong emphasis on their daughter's education, but their kitchen was consistently stocked with fresh produce from the family garden and other nourishing ingredients. The American Academy of Pediatrics emphasizes that early nutrition is vital for brain development, warning that deficiencies in essential nutrients such as iron, zinc, and iodine can have lasting effects on cognition and behavior.

Gaza health authorities report nearly 200 people have died of hunger, including 96 children, as the population struggles for food amid a blockade and dangerous conditions.