In Benin, over 30% of kids under five suffer from stunting—stunted growth due to poor nutrition—often irreversible by age two. Misconceptions like “milk makes kids greedy” lead families to sell eggs and milk for cash, leaving children malnourished. Northern regions hit hardest by drought rely on starchy staples, while livestock are sold rather than eaten. Government programs struggle to reach young, illiterate mothers juggling multiple children. Volunteers are educating communities, but shifting beliefs takes time—and now efforts focus on prenatal nutrition to prevent stunting before birth.
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