International Expert Consultation: setting up school-based food and nutrition education
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The need for school-based food and nutrition education (SFNE) to develop and foster children’s capacities to engage in healthy food practices has long been recognized and promoted globally. FAO has been a leader in SFNE over the last decades, particularly in promoting the integration of food education into national curricula, supporting the development of school gardens as learning platforms, and providing technical assistance for development of learning materials and professional capacity. Howe ver, more evidence is undoubtedly needed on the cost-effectiveness, pathways, scalability and sustainability of existing SFNE models, especially in low and middle-income countries (LMICs). In response to these needs, FAO in collaboration with the United Arab Emirates University and a group of international experts and practitioners, is leading an area of work which aims to lay out the basis for improving the quality, scope and impact of SFNE in LMICs. One of the main milestones of this work is a n international expert consultation, which will offer a platform for stakeholders to discuss and define priorities, competencies, minimum quality and educational innovations, and provide a framework of cooperation to strengthen SFNE practices.