By JULIET MAKWAMAAgriculture Minister Reuben Mtolo Phiri says government is committed towards promoting the consumption of diverse diets to help address issues of obesity and the increase in the prevalence of diet related Non Communicable Diseases NCDs.He says the media and other stakeholders such as teachers are therefore key towards promoting good nutrition behavior among members of the public.Mr Phiri says every stakeholder needs to be involved in promoting the consumption of healthy diets across the country.Mr Phiri was speaking during the official launch of the Food Based Dietary Guidelines Developed with support from the Food and Agriculture Organisation FAO. “The promotion of a healthy lifestyle and consumption of a diverse diet will also address issues of obesity and the increase in the prevalence of diet related non communicable diseases. My government is therefore ready to work with all non-state actors in improving the availability, access and the consumption of high nutrient value foods by […]
GOVT GEARED TO PROMOTE DIVERSE DIETS
