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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)

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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.