Today I learned that...(1)

awareness and knowledge are not enough when it comes to dealing with serious problems (like malnutrition ). While it is important that people are aware of the reasoning behing a recommendation, it is equally important that the social, economical and cultural conditions allow for such goals to materialize.

Simply put:
if you don't have money, does it matter that fish is nutritious?
if the religious/ideological/influential group where you live does not believe in (and hence allow) western medecine, does it matter that you believe in polio shots?
if your country is experiencing instability/strife/upheavals, does it matter that you want your children to attend school since this is not possible?