National School Nutrition Policy. País/Territorio Seychelles Tipo de documento Fecha 2008 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Medio ambiente gen., Alimentación y nutrición Palabra clave Educación Nutrición Control de calidad de los alimentos/inocuidad de los alimentos Higiene/procedimientos sanitarios Seguridad alimentaria Salud pública Cumplimiento/aplicación Regímenes dietéticos especiales Bebidas Institución Envasado/etiquetado Alimentación escolar Área geográphica Africa, AFRICA FAO, Africa Oriental, Océano Índico, Pequeños estados insulares en desarrollo Resumen 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. Texto completo Inglés