scholarly journals Integrating Environmental Sustainability Considerations into Food and Nutrition Policies: Insights from Australia’s National Food Plan

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ella Megan Ridgway ◽  
Mark Andrew Lawrence ◽  
Julie Woods
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Nutrition Policies ◽  
Food And Nutrition

scholarly journals Textile packaging - the connection between science and health

2020 ◽  
Vol 71 (02) ◽  
pp. 138-144
Author(s):  
Eftalea CĂRPUȘ ◽  
Angela Dorogan ◽  
Cristina Stroe
Keyword(s):  
Food Packaging ◽  
Nutrition Status ◽  
Contact Materials ◽  
Food Contact ◽  
Technical Textiles ◽  
Nutrition Policies ◽  
Food And Nutrition ◽  
Functionalized Materials ◽  
Military Security ◽  
Political Security

According to the Report presented in the ONU Program for Development there are eight dimensions of international security (collective security) and national security: economic-social security, food security, environmental security, community security, personal security, political security and individual security, to which demographic security and military security could be added. Although there have been concerns about the nutrition status of the population since ancient times, it was only in the middle of the last century that the scientific and institutional bases of contemporary food and nutrition policies were laid. Food and nutrition policies are represented by a series of objectives, priorities, norms and decisions adopted by the invested factors and institutions with the competences necessary to ensure to the entire population the economic and social conditions for a good state of individual and public health. Packaging has become one of the most important functions of a product, of a commodity on the market. The packaging is part of the Food Contact Materials (FCMs) group, which should not affect the health of consumers or alter the quality of the products. The breadth and complexity of the socio-economic context in the food contact sector requires finding additional ways to adapt. In this context, the textile sector, respectively the field of technical textiles, through the potential of functionalities, can make a special contribution to achieving a level of coherence between the field of functionalized materials intended for food packaging – environment – consumer health – free movement of products – efficient functioning of the internal market.

scholarly journals Ultra-processed foods in childhood: a system of violation of rights and food and nutrition insecurity

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (14) ◽  
pp. e64101421596
Author(s):  
Beatriz Gouveia Moura ◽  
Jamille Caroso de Andrade ◽  
Adriana Correia dos Santos ◽  
Rodrigo do Nascimento Lopes ◽  
Maria Emília Lisboa Pacheco ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Food System ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Capital City ◽  
Processed Foods ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Food And Nutrition

Discussions on the health consequences of the consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are wide-ranging, but little has been addressed under systemic aspects, human rights, sovereignty and food and nutrition security, and socio-environmental sustainability. For this reason, the aim of this article was to analyze the systemic implications of children's access to UPFs. Secondary data from a cross-sectional survey conducted with pre-school students of two private schools in a capital city in the Northeastern region of Brazil were analyzed through the analysis of lunch boxes for three consecutive days. The most frequent UPFs had information about the manufacturing location, ingredients, and brand collected from their labels and subsequently studied. We noticed that most of the products were manufactured in other states, being transported for long distances, had little ingredient diversity, and belonged to sub-brands that conglomerate into “big players”. In this sense, we conclude that children are having their right to food violated and that access to UPFs by this public supports a hegemonic and unsustainable food system from a socio-environmental point of view that contributes to food and nutrition insecurity.

scholarly journals Food and Nutrition Policies in the Philippines

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 1733-1733
Author(s):  
Ana Kriselda Rivera
Keyword(s):  
Monitoring And Evaluation ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Political Will ◽  
Funding Sources ◽  
Official Gazette ◽  
Nutrition Policies ◽  
General Outcome ◽  
Food And Nutrition ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Philippine Government

Abstract Objectives The objective of ths study is to identify and assess food and nutrition-related policies in the Philippines. It also aimed to identify gaps in the implementation of the identified policies. Methods To identify nutrition policies, two online public search engines were used – Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines and The LAWPHiL Project of the Arellano Law Foundation. Manual searching through the websites initially garnered 31 policies relating to food and nutrition. Excluded from the list are those which are primarily agriculture or industry in content. The remaining policies focused on nutrition promotion and enhancement of service delivery to improve nutrition outcomes. Results The Philippine government through its designate nutrition agencies have been responsive to the health needs of its people. Some policies have been lobbied for longer periods than others; while some which have already been enacted into national laws lacked updating. Common challenges to implementation are lack of monitoring and evaluation tools and resources, and lack of community awareness. Conclusions The general outcome of policy implementation is affected by political will on the local administrative level; thereby resulting to inconsistent action plans at the grassroots. Funding Sources N/A.

scholarly journals Recommendations and tools to implement food and nutrition policies for collective catering

2018 ◽  
Vol 28 (suppl_4) ◽  
Author(s):  
G Barocco ◽  
T Del Pio Luogo ◽  
D Germano ◽  
A Calabretti ◽  
P Bogoni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nutrition Policies ◽  
Food And Nutrition

scholarly journals Applying Nutrient Profiling Systems to Packaged Foods and Drinks Sold in Jamaica

Foods ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 65 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suzanne Soares-Wynter ◽  
Stacey-Ann Aiken-Hemming ◽  
Bridget Hollingsworth ◽  
Donna R. Miles ◽  
Shu Wen Ng
Keyword(s):  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Stage Iii ◽  
Sufficient Information ◽  
Food Groups ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Nutrient Profiling ◽  
Nutrition Policies ◽  
Food And Nutrition ◽  
Information Products ◽  
Health Organization

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and Chile stage III nutrient profiling systems (NPSs) were applied to packaged beverages/foods sold in Jamaica to: (a) identify products with excess nutrients of concern (NOC) under each NPS; (b) assess differences between these NPS, and (c) discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each NPS when applied to Jamaica’s food supply. Data on 6261 branded multi-ingredient packaged products were collected from the city of Kingston in 2018; of these, 4739 products, comprised of 3423 foods (from 15 food groups) and 1316 beverages (from four beverage groups), provided sufficient information. Products containing excessive NOC under each NPS were identified and the proportions of categories with excess NOC were compared using correlation coefficients. Also assessed were the mean nutrient values among the subset of products exceeding versus not exceeding both NPSs using tests of significance. A larger proportion of packaged beverages and foods exceeds thresholds under PAHO versus Chile Stage III. Additionally, a larger percentage of foods, like fruits, vegetables, legumes, fish and seafood, would be considered as having excess sugar or sodium under PAHO versus Chile. This is the first study in the Caribbean that applies two existing NPSs to packaged products. The results can help to determine an appropriate NPS for use in Jamaica as the basis for food and nutrition policies, to help consumers make improved food choices.

scholarly journals Children's Healthful Eating: From Research to Practice

2005 ◽  
Vol 26 (2_suppl2) ◽  
pp. S135-S143 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anthony Worsley
Keyword(s):  
School Health ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Nutrition Status ◽  
Health Promotion Program ◽  
Main Theme ◽  
School Communities ◽  
Local Schools ◽  
Nutrition Policies ◽  
Food And Nutrition

This paper provides a brief overview of some of the challenges facing the world community in promoting the nutrition status of schoolchildren. It begins by describing the main objectives and aims of children's nutrition promotion and then moves to consider the needs and environments of schoolchildren, the purposes of education and food and nutrition promotion, and the domains of schools and teachers. In the second part of the paper the evidence bases for food and nutrition promotion are considered, especially the gaps in current knowledge. This leads to a discussion of useful practice models as well as a case study of a school health promotion program in Australia. The final part of the paper examines some proposals for schoolchildren's food and nutrition policies, which might be implemented in local schools as well as nationally and internationally. The main theme underlying these proposals is that policies must be created and their effectiveness monitored regularly and reported back to schoolteachers, health workers, school communities, and governments.

scholarly journals Food and Nutrition Policies of African Countries

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Thimba Lurch ◽  
Thabanu Rhushine ◽  
Nyoki Shimpiwe
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Food Prices ◽  
Small Farmers ◽  
Food Crisis ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Nutrition Policies ◽  
Food And Nutrition ◽  
The World ◽  
Research And Policy

The food crisis that is currently being faced by the world is very vulnerable to the survival of mankind. A food crisis usually begins with a shock to either supply or demand for food and often involves a sudden spike in food prices. Food security is a flexible concept that is reflected in many attempts at every definition used in research and policy. Empowerment of farmers in the African agricultural sector is the key to realizing African food security. The strategy of privatizing agricultural inputs by prohibiting the circulation of traditional seeds indirectly forces small farmers to buy private agricultural inputs

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