Schools urged to add green vegetables on learners’ menu

Amaranth grain is very nutritious with protein levels of up to 12% compared to other cereals such as maize that has only 8%

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Prof Dr Dorothy Nakimbugwe (Right) and mayor of Nansana municipality (left) displaying a banner with information on how to grow and use Amaranth vegetables and grain/Photos by Agnes Kyotalengerire
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In the bid to improve nutrition, school heads have been urged to incorporate green leafy vegetables such as Amaranth–dodo on the learners’ menu.

Prof. Dorothy

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