Stakeholder Dialogue- Chavakachcheri Area Programme, Sri Lanka
Urgent actions
1. Practical knowledge about nutrition should be creatively taught to children, parents (both mothers and fathers), and caregivers. 2. School textbooks currently focus on types of nutrition and their benefits. Instead of just scientific knowledge, children should be taught practical aspects of nutrition and food security in schools, such as cooking skills, recipes, feeding practices, and food preservation. Nutrition education, which is currently limited to a few grades, should be included in the curriculum for all school-going children, tailored to their age. 3. School canteens should offer on... Leer másly healthy food options. 4. High-sugar and oily foods should be banned for children. 5. The government should enact laws requiring food shops near schools to sell healthy food and restrict fast food for children. 6. Agriculture should be promoted. Leer menos



