South African food producers ‘lose’ or waste about 10 million tonnes of good-quality food a year, while more than 20 million people go hungry every day. Why are the two issues not being connected, and could this surplus food help to solve South Africa’s chronic hunger problem?
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In South Africa, breastfeeding is affected by fact that mothers are often poor, unemployed and hungry. We look at the Free State, where mothers often face a litany of socioeconomic challenges, and asks how the government can support them better.
Breastfeeding is one of the most effective ways to ensure a child’s health and survival. Breastfed children perform better on intelligence tests, are less likely to be overweight or obese, and are less prone to diabetes later in life.