24th July 2026  /  EAGLE FM

Theme: Child Nutrition & Healthy Living

This episode focuses on Child Nutrition and Healthy Living. We’ll be discussing the importance of eating a balanced diet, drinking enough clean water, and staying physically active.

Have you ever heard your parents or teachers say, “Eat your vegetables”? I’m sure we all have!But have you ever wondered why?It’s because our bodies need different nutrients to stay healthy. Eating only sweets, chips, or sugary drinks doesn’t give our bodies what they need to grow and stay strong.A balanced diet means eating different foods from different food groups every day. These include fruits, vegetables, grains such as mahangu, maize meal and rice, protein foods like beans, eggs, fish and chicken, and dairy products such as milk and yoghurt.

Each food group has a special role. Carbohydrates give us energy, proteins help our bodies grow and repair, healthy fats protect our organs and provide energy, while vitamins and minerals help us fight diseases.