Jul. 11, 2023 The decree provides regulations on the Municipal Law No. 7987 of 2023, establishing actions to combat childhood obesity.
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Law · Administrative Acts
Food laws and decisions: School meals
Policies on provision and composition of school meals.
School meals related food laws and decisions
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Brazil
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Brazil
Law · Programmatic documentsTechnical Note on Food Sales in Public Schools participating in National School Meals Program (Technical note No. 2974175/2022/COSAN/CGPAE/DIRAE)
Nov. 08, 2022 This technical note offers a comprehensive overview and general guidelines on food sales in public elementary and secondary schools enrolled in the National School Meals Program [Programa Nacional de Alimentação...
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International
Law · International normsGlobal Strategy on Diet, Physical Activity and Health
May. 26, 2004 To provide guidance for the development of an enabling environment for sustainable actions at individual, community, national and global levels that, when taken together, will lead to reduced disease and...
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International
Law · International normsInterim report of the Special Rapporteur on the right to food
Aug. 3, 2016 The report reiterates the importance of a rights-based approach to “adequate food”, and highlights that unhealthy diets are a form of malnutrition
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International
Law · International normsGeneral comment No. 15 (2013) on the right of the child to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health (art. 24)
Apr. 17, 2013 The General Comment provides guidance and support to States parties and other duty bearers in respecting, protecting and fulfilling children’s right to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of...
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Colombia
Law · LegislationLaw for Control, Care and Prevention of Obesity and related NCDs (Law No. 1355 of 2009)
Oct. 14, 2009 To declare obesity and the non-communicable diseases associated with it a public health priority, and to adopt measures for its control, care, and prevention.
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Jamaica
Law · Programmatic documentsNational School Nutrition Standards
2021 These Standards seek to define the types of foods and beverages which are restricted, ensure that nourishing food is served more frequently and improve the nutrient quality of school meals....
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Jamaica
Law · Programmatic documentsNational Strategic and Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases in Jamaica 2013-2018
2013 This strategic and action plan aims to "provide a framework and road map for national action to combat non-communicable diseases and injuries and their risk factors in Jamaica within the...
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Jamaica
Law · Programmatic documentsFood Based Dietary Guidelines for Jamaica
2015 These guidelines aim to promote healthy behaviors and practices that will help the population aged two years and older to make healthy food choices.
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Barbados
Law · Programmatic documentsNutritious and Healthy Foods in Schools Nutritional and Practical Guidelines for Barbados
2015 These Guidelines aim to provide clear, evidence-based information about the relationship between good nutrition, physical activity and its impact on the health and development of children and young people as...
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Barbados
Law · Programmatic documentsNational Strategic Plan for the Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases – 2020-2025
2020 The National Strategic Plan for the Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases provides an action plan to address the four main non-communicable diseases of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cancer and chronic...
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Barbados
Law · Programmatic documentsFood Based Dietary Guidelines for Barbados
2017 These Guidelines set out a national framework for nutrition in Barbados and aim to encourage healthy eating habits and to promote active lifestyles for the prevention and management of chronic...
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Mexico
Law · Programmatic documentsGeneral Guidelines for the Sale and Distribution of Food and Beverages for Consumption in Schools
May. 16, 2014 The purpose of the regulation is to promote healthy nutrition in public schools.
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Jamaica
Law · Programmatic documentsStandards for the Operation, Management and Administration of Early Childhood Institutions
2007 The Standards for the Operation, Management and Administration of Early Childhood Institutions define best practices for early childhood institutions and serve to encourage institutions to raise their level of practice...
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Barbados
Law · LegislationEducation Act
Jan. 1, 1983 This law seeks to co-ordinate the education system from primary to tertiary and including public, private and assisted private schools or educational institutions.
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Brazil
Law · Administrative ActsResolution on National School Meals Program and the Direct Financial Resources in School Program (Resolution No. 6 of 2020)
Dec. 5, 2020 The resolution modifies the guidelines for the allocation of the funds of the National School Meals Program [Programa Nacional de Alimentação Escolar, PNAE] relying on the NOVA food classification system....
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Brazil
Law · LegislationLaw on the Provision of School Meals
Jun. 16, 2009 This law provides some principles on the provision of school meals. It law amends Law No. 8.880 of June 9, 2004, Law No. 11.273 of February 6, 2006, Law No....
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