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National School Nutrition Policy.

Country/Territory
Seychelles
Document type
Date
2008
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Food & nutrition
Keyword
Education Nutrition Food quality control/food safety Hygiene/sanitary procedures Food security Public health Enforcement/compliance Special dietary uses Beverages Institution Packaging/labelling School feeding
Geographical area
Africa, AFRICA FAO, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

The main goal of the present National School Nutrition Policy is to improve the nutritional well-being of school children in Seychelles through a school environment conducive to healthy eating. In particular, the objectives are to: a) implement nutrition education from crèche through to secondary schools as part of a sequential comprehensive school curriculum; b) harmonize the school’s food provision and environment with nutrition education in the curriculum; c) build the capacity of staff involved in nutrition education and provision in the principles of healthy eating; d) involve the Parent’s Teachers Association and the community in supporting and reinforcing nutrition education and e) provide a tool to ensure the school’s compliance to promoting healthy eating.

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