As South Africa observes National Nutrition Week from the 9th to the 15th of October, and World Food Day on the 16th, attention turns to the importance of early childhood nutrition in shaping the country’s future.

Research shows that what children eat in their early years can determine how well they learn and thrive later in life.

Our reporter, Lebogang Mabange, has more on this story.

As South Africa observes National Nutrition Week from the 9th to the 15th of October, and World Food Day on the 16th, attention turns to the importance of early childhood nutrition in shaping the country&rsquo;s future.
Research shows that what children eat in their early years can determine how well they learn and thrive later in life.
Our reporter, Lebogang Mabange, has more on this story.