Food and Nutrition Security Policy and Plan of Action.

Subject

Food & nutrition, Fisheries

Keyword

Marine fisheries Marine fishes Stock enhancement/repopulation Artisanal fishing Enforcement/compliance Fishery management and conservation Nutrition Public health Food quality control/food safety Food security Consumer protection Poverty Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Special dietary uses Breastfeeding/infant food Institution Education Food waste

Geographical area

Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN FAO, Small Island Developing States

Abstract

The present Food and Nutrition Security Policy establishes food and nutrition policies and programmes that will promote rational food choices and healthy lifestyles by the population. The proposed policies and programmes are organized under the four pillars of food and nutrition security, i.e. food availability, food access, nutritional adequacy and stability. Under each of these four pillars, policies and strategies are presented that cover, inter alia, the following food and nutrition thematic areas: Improving Household Food Security; Protecting Consumers through Improved Food Quality and Safety; Caring for the Socio-economically Deprived and Nutritionally Vulnerable; Preventing and Managing Infectious Diseases; Promoting Appropriate Diets and Healthy Lifestyles; Promoting Breastfeeding; Preventing and Controlling Micronutrient Deficiencies; Assessing, Analysing and Monitoring Nutrition Situations; Incorporating Nutritional Objectives into Development Policies and Programmes.

Full text

English

References - Legislation

Implements

Fisheries Act, 1984 (Act No. 4).

Legislation | Saint Kitts and Nevis | 1984

Keyword: Basic legislation, Inland fisheries, Marine fisheries, Aquaculture, Mariculture, Foreign fishing, Institution, Policy/planning, Access right, Processing/handling, Fishery management and conservation, Research, Fishing gear/fishing method, Enforcement/compliance, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries Regulations 1995 (S.R.O. No. 11 of 1995).

Legislation | Saint Kitts and Nevis | 1995

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Foreign fishing, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Registration, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX