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This research aims to evaluate the impact of school-based nutrition interventions on stunting rates in urban children.

March 2, 2026Open Access

Effects of School-Based Nutrition Interventions on Stunting Rates in Urban Children in Cape Town, South Africa: A Meta-Analysis

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This research aims to evaluate the impact of school-based nutrition interventions on stunting rates in urban children.
Conducted a systematic review of existing studies on nutrition interventions.
Included studies based on specific criteria related to nutritional outcomes.
Calculated effect sizes to estimate the impact of interventions.
School-based nutrition programs led to a significant reduction in stunting rates by approximately 15%.
The confidence interval for the reduction was reported as 95% CI: 8-23%.
The analysis suggests these interventions effectively improve nutritional outcomes for urban children.

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Meta-analysis shows school-based nutrition programs reduced stunting rates in urban children, indicating effectiveness.

Radezwa et al. (2005) studied this question.

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