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How to eat well, address malnutrition and reduce food waste
2023
Virginia (left) in Guatemala gives cooking lessons and nutritional advice to a group of women in her home. Photo: Caroline Trutmann Marconi/Tearfund
To stay healthy and strong, we need nutritious food. And in every culture, growing, cooking, eating and sharing food are important parts of family and community life.
This edition of Footsteps discusses different aspects of nutrition including types of food, breastfeeding and key principles for a balanced diet. It shares examples of community groups who are working together to overcome malnutrition, and tips for food storage and preservation.
How to address malnutrition through community-led action
The relationship between lament and praise
How parents in Burundi are working together to overcome child malnutrition
To be healthy, strong and energetic, we need to eat a variety of foods
A poster illustrating the amount and types of nutrients in different types of food
Good nutrition during the first few years of a child’s life is very important
Breastmilk is safe, clean and provides all the energy and nutrients that a baby needs
Stored grain must be protected from damp and pests
Preserving fresh food reduces waste and means it can be kept for longer
How many different colours of fruit and vegetables can you eat in a week?
Women in Bolivia’s cities are finding new ways to grow food
If we are relaxed, our bodies are able to digest food more efficiently
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