Category: Research Nugget

Research Nugget Knowledge about Plastic Food Packaging among Young Adults in South Africa Although much is written about plastic food packaging safety, a lack of knowledge about plastic food packaging could result in its potential misuse and health concerns. Research

Research Nugget The Potential of Fish to Improve Food and Nutrition Security in Sub-Saharan Africa With high levels of malnutrition and hunger among the population of sub-Saharan Africa, fish can play a crucial role in improving food and nutrition in

Research Nugget How to fight fake news disinformation and misinformation Knowledge in media and information literacy can help people to combat inaccurate information encountered in daily life. This is according to a NRF-funded study, conducted by Dr Theodora Dame Adjin-Tettey

Research Nugget For the Love of Bread: Shifting Towards Climate-Resilient Crops for Healthy Diets and Food Security in Sub-Saharan Africa Urbanisation, increased disposable income, and consumption of refined wheat breads have changed diets and lifestyle in sub-Saharan Africa. As a

Research Nugget Adversity in childhood is linked to unrealised potential in human development Researchers from the DSI-NRF Centre of Excellence in Human Development at the University of Witwatersrand found that exposure to adversity in childhood can be linked to poor