These programmes and actions were reported by countries for the 2nd WHO Global Nutrition Policy Review 2016-2017 module on actions related to school health and nutrition programmes. Programme objectives: reduce or prevent child undernutrition (stunting, wasting, micronutrient deficiencies); foster healthy diet and lifestyle habits; educate children and improve knowledge about healthy diet and lifestyle habits; improve school enrolment; improve school attendance; improve academic performance; reduce food insecurity and hunger. Components of the school health and nutrition programme include: training of school staff on nutrition; provision of school meals/school feeding programme; school milk scheme; micronutrient supplementation; deworming; nutrition education included in school curriculum; safe drinking water available free of charge; adequate sanitation and hygiene facilities in schools; school gardens.
WHO (2018) Global Nutrition Policy Review. Country progress in creating enabling policy environments for promoting healthy diets and nutrition
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The Global Nutrition Policy Review 2016–2017 is the report of the second comprehensive analysis of nutrition-related policy environment, coordination mechanisms, available capacities and actions being taken in 176 Member States (91%) and one area which responded to the survey carried out between July 2016 and December 2017.
Voluntary for all preschools covered by this programme. Voluntary for all primary schools covered by this programme. Voluntary for all secondary schools covered by this programme.