Increased local organic food production for the school feeding programme
Description
Primary Indicator: Diversity of school meals (measured by the inclusion of nutrient-dense foods).
- KPI: Ensure 80% of school meals include organic nutrient-dense foods (e.g., fruits, vegetables, eggs, legumes, green mealies, watermelons, etc.) by 20230.
The school feeding programme ensures that children do not feel hungry during school days, and most importantly, it contributes to the children's daily nutritional requirements. School meals encourage a varied and diverse diet, since children may eat two to three meals at school per day. The number and type of school meals can affect the food variety and dietary diversity of school-aged children, with children who eat numerous and more complex school meals having better quality.
The local procurement of agricultural produce has also created a market, albeit seasonal, for the small holder farmers. The programme has empowered local communities through the provision of employment.
GNR assessment
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Pending verification
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| SMARTness index |
Lower moderate
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Details
| Target population characteristic |
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| Global nutrition target(s) |
Anaemia
Low birth weight
Exclusive breastfeeding
Childhood stunting
Childhood wasting
Childhood overweight
Adult obesity
Adult diabetes
Raised blood pressure
Salt/sodium intake
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| Nutrition Action Classification(s) |
Policy >
Food environment
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Measurement
| Key indicator | Percentage of school meals that include organic nutrient-dense foods (e.g., fruits, vegetables) |
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| Measurement plan | Collect own data |
| Value | Measurement date | |
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| Baseline | 60% | January 2024 |
| Target | 80% | December 2030 |
