Good nutrition matters for the early years

School children in Mwanza line up for lunch time.PHOTO|JOVITHER KAIJAGE

What you need to know:

  • However, the demand for information on proper child nutrition in early stages of life still leaves a lot to be desired.
  • According to United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the current rate of stunting among children in the country is only two percentage points lower than it was five years ago, thanks to interventions by the government and stakeholders.