Prevalence of overweight/obesity in childrens & adults

Kenya Non communicable diseases strategic paln 2021-2025 which aims:To strengthen Sectoral and Multisectoral Coordination, leadership and governance forprevention and response to NCDs at all levels.To reduce exposure to modifiable risk factors through strengthening multisectoralinterventions in cluding implementation of Kenya nutient profile model and FOPNL To strengthen the health system for provision of equitable, quality, accessible, affordable, responsive, and sustainable NCD management across the life courseTo strengthen advocacy, communication, and social mobilization at national, county and community level.To promote NCD research and strengthen surveillance, monitoring and evaluation of NCDs to inform decision making and health planning.Implementation of Kenya Nutrient Profile ModelThe Kenya NPM shall be used to guide implementation and adoption for the front of pack nutrition labelling (FOPNL).Use of the Kenya NPM requires mandatory nutrition labelling of pre-packaged foods that will include the following:a) Declaration of nutrient content for energy, protein, available carbohydrates, sodium, total sugars and total fat, saturated fatb) A list of all ingredients in the product including added sugar,Nutrient content should be declared relative to total weight or volume "per 100 g" or "per 100 ml" of the food product.The Kenya NPM can also be applied to: Control of marketing and promotion of unhealthy food and beverages Regulation of school and public institutions food environments Establishment of fiscal policies to limit consumption of unhealthy foods Development of guidelines for food programs including for vulnerable groups, schools and institutionsThe model shall be used in engaging stakeholders to build consensus among key government sectors including private sector and civil society on the Kenya NPM and thresholds.Evaluation of the impact of policies based on Kenya NPM to provide critical feedback during implementation.