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The devastating effect of poor nutrition on a child’s wellbeing

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From 27 May to 2 June 2016 South Africa celebrates National Child Protection Week, which focuses on the safety and wellbeing of all children.

Essential building blocks

Proper nutrition is critical to a child’s ability to learn, grow and thrive, especially from the start of pregnancy until a child’s second birthday - their first 1,000 days of life.

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