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New Study Finds Fish Supply Must be Paired With Public Awareness to Tackle Malnutrition in Timor-Leste
Malnutrition is a critical developmental obstacle in Timor-Leste,
Malnutrition is a critical developmental obstacle in Timor-Leste, with poor maternal health and nearly half of its children under five suffering from stunting due to diets that are chronically low in nutrient-rich foods, including fish. A new study from Timor-Leste, published in the peer-reviewed journal PLOS ONE, shows that when it comes to improving intake of dietary nutrition, increased fish supply only works in tandem with public awareness, not alone.