Child Nutrition Programs in Kindergarten Schools Implemented by the Governmental Sector and Global Nutrition Consulting Companies: A Systematic Review

Noura M S Eid^*

Department of Clinical Nutrition, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, PO Box 80200, Jeddah 21589.

Corresponding Author Email: Ooaeid2@kau.edu.sa

Child Nutrition Programs in schools are considered one of the best approaches towards improving diet and health. Yet it is considered a newly developed approach to be applied in Saudi Arabia. According to the ministry of health, under nutrition and obesity both are increasing in Saudi Arabia, due to various factors, which include both diet and environmental factors associated with schools and home environments. We have chosen a descriptive study to describe Child Nutrition Programs run by governmental sectors in United States and United Kingdom, in addition to global nutrition consulting companies in different countires, which included India and Singapore. The objectives of this review is to demonstrate successful Child Nutrition Programs approaches, strategies, tools, marketing plans and resources targeting pupils, parents, teachers and schools staff. Thus, this review supports implementing Child Nutrition Programs in Saudi Arabia, by choosing the most suitable strategies to improve child health and nutrition.

Child Nutrition Programs; Kindergarten Schools; Nutrition Consulting Companies; Nutrition Meal Programs

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