Database research record2026·Malawi
Cultivating Dietary Literacy: A Perspective on School Gardens and Nutritional Knowledge in Malawian Primary Education
Chikondi Banda, Grace Chisale, Tawonga Mwale, Kondwani Phiri
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Urban Farm DB summary
This perspective piece proposes a conceptual framework for integrating school gardens into the Malawian primary education curriculum to enhance dietary literacy. It argues that a curriculum embedding practical gardening with lessons on local, nutrient-dense crops can foster a more profound understanding of nutrition than classroom instruction alone.