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“It is a known fact that good nutrition plays an important role in keeping the health of individuals. Individuals with poor nutrition often experience fast progression of HIV infection to AIDS. Good nutrition plays a greater role in tissue repair and improving the immune system.”
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About 50% of child deaths in the world occur in sub-Sahara Africa.
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20% of all Zambian children die before the age of 5.
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Under-nutrition is implicated in up to 50% of all deaths in children under age 5.
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Widows and orphans often lack the resources to cultivate sufficient food.
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HIV-infected mothers face an agonizing choice when deciding how to feed their infants. If a mother does not breastfeed, her infant will face a six times greater chance of dying in his or her first two months of life from infectious diseases such as diarrhea and respiratory infections.
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A simple cut on the foot could lead to infection and death due to poor nutritional intake.
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Protein intake is essential for keeping a healthy immune system; however, most Zambians’ normal diet is built around a single starchy staple food, containing very little protein.
“Good nutrition helps keep your immune system strong, enabling you to better fight disease. A healthy diet improves quality of life.”
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