National School Nutrition Policy for Granada

ABSTRACT

The School Nutrition Policy for Grenada was deemed a necessary response to the ever growing burden of non-communicable diseases affecting the health of school aged children in Grenada, Carriacou and Petit Martinique. A coordinating committee comprising, persons from Grenada Food and Nutrition Council, Ministries of Education and Health initiated the development of the National School Nutrition Policy. Multisectoral involvement, from various other government sectors and civil society, was ensured, as the implementation requires their participation and the outcomes of a school nutrition policy will be of benefit to several sectors. A series of consultations and workshops were held to facilitate the process. Technical support was given by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) and Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA). The Policy will embrace the goals, and programmes of the relevant stakeholders charged with ensuring that the children of Grenada, Carriacou and Petit Martinique embrace a healthy lifestyle that will empower them to develop values, attitude, life skills and behaviour that will contribute to sustaining a vibrant and healthy workforce.