Healthy food to fuel growth

Full bellies: Preschoolers at Nurkids Islamic Kindergarten in Taman Puncak Jalil having a meal during recess. — AZHAR MAHFOF/The Star

PETALING JAYA: Addressing growing children’s nutritional needs is crucial to effectively tackle malnutrition and stunting among children, say nutritionists and health experts.

They welcomed the increased allocation for food aid programmes at public kindergartens and primary schools.