Description

State or semi-public organisations run national and/or regional nutrition information campaigns for all age groups of the population.

A particularly important aspect of supporting the provision of nutritional advice is teaching teachers and schoolchildren. The provision of nutritional advice needs a reliable organisational background. A regionally adapted combination of face-to-face talks, printed material, radio, TV and internet is crucial.

Requirements

• Acceptance / Recognition of the local population
• Appropriate supply of the different food groups recommended by the World Health Organisation
• Clear responsibilities in public authorities
• Close collaboration and knowledge sharing with schools
• Close cooperation and knowledge sharing with local advisory services
• Participation of all stakeholders involved, e. g. science / research, agricultural advisory services, civil society, public and private sector (incl. farmers and their interest groups)
• Skilled / specialised personnel to man the respective institutions / provide the respective services
• Specialised courses at local universities
• Training opportunities for nutritional advisors

Possible Negative Effects

• Advisory services and information campaigns do not take the domestic production situation into account
• Differences between urban and rural areas are ignored