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Examining The Fundamental Role Of School Gardening Programme And Its Impact On Malnutrition In South African Rural Communities

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  • THABISO LUCKY MALATJI

    (Dept of Public Administration, University of Limpopo, South Africa)

  • MATHIBEDI FRANK KGAROSE

    (Dept of Public Administration, University of Limpopo, South Africa)

  • LEBO CAROLINE SETAISE

    (Dept of Public Administration, University of Limpopo, South Africa)

  • DAPHNEY KATLEGO MAKHUBELA

    (Dept of Public Administration, University of Limpopo, South Africa)

Abstract

The notion of malnutrition remains the world's most serious health problem and the single biggest contributor to child mortality. Although food gardens are not specifically mentioned, they have the potential to impact to provide support for malnourished and sick people including children and adults and potentially provide nutritional diversity to support complementary feeding. This study aim at examining the role of school gardening Programme and its impact on malnutrition in the South African rural communities. Data reveals that many children in the rural communities of South Africa suffer from malnutrition and they are experiencing several health consequences. Moreover, this is common among the children at most primary and secondary school. Therefore, the lack of economic resources and absence of information regarding nutrition and inadequate breastfeeding increases the chances and number of malnourished children in the rural communities. This is a conceptual or abstract paper where by the authors relied merely on secondary data and government document in writing and achieving the set goals and objectives. The study conclude that school gardening programs have the potential to play a fundamental role in addressing malnutrition in South African rural communities. By providing learners with access to fresh produce, nutrition education, and promoting environmental sustainability, these programs can have a positive impact on the health and well-being of students and their communities.

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  • Thabiso Lucky Malatji & Mathibedi Frank Kgarose & Lebo Caroline Setaise & Daphney Katlego Makhubela, 2023. "Examining The Fundamental Role Of School Gardening Programme And Its Impact On Malnutrition In South African Rural Communities," Social Sciences and Education Research Review, Department of Communication, Journalism and Education Sciences, University of Craiova, vol. 10(2), pages 187-196, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:edt:jsserr:v:10:y:2023:i:2:p:187-196
    DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.15254265
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    Keywords

    Malnutrition; Gardening; Rural; Communities; Good health;
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    • I15 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Health - - - Health and Economic Development

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