/ malnutrition Content for ºÙºÙÊÓƵ en /food/news/new-evidence-intervention-prevent-child-malnutrition-and-promote-healthy-development A small sachet of a fortified food supplement added to young children’s daily diets in low- and middle-income countries has shown remarkable results in preventing child mortality and malnutrition, while also promoting healthy development, according to a ºÙºÙÊÓƵ study. September 30, 2021 - 9:00am Amy M Quinton /food/news/new-evidence-intervention-prevent-child-malnutrition-and-promote-healthy-development /news/african-orphan-crops <p>Genome sequencing of Africa's traditional crops intends to speed breeding of hardier, more nutrition crops to prevent malnutrition and stunting in children. Many of these are considered "orphan" crops because they have been ignored by science and industry because of their lesser commercial value.&nbsp;</p> February 24, 2016 - 8:59am Patricia Bailey /news/african-orphan-crops