More fruit and less sugar: schoolchildren of Odesa region taste the new menu
Kyiv • UNN
At the initiative of First Lady Olena Zelenska, a school nutrition reform is being implemented in Odesa Oblast to reduce the amount of sugar and salt, and increase the amount of whole grain products, fresh vegetables, fruits, and fish in children's diets.
The implementation of the school nutrition reform, initiated by First Lady Olena Zelenska, continues in Odesa region. This was reported by the head of the Odesa Regional State Administration Oleh Kiper, UNN reports.
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Educators in the Safianivka community of Izmail district have seen the first results: less sugar and salt in the children's diet. Instead, whole grain bread, a variety of spices, and more fresh vegetables and fruits were added to the menu.
"The schoolchildren's diet also includes more compotes made from natural fruits and mint, and herbal teas. The amount of fat is controlled, and the main side dish is cereal.
Potatoes were reduced in the diet. Fish days were added. All according to the recommendations of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine," Kiper informs.
The head of the regional state administration added that the community chefs have completed a retraining course and have signed up for the next courses at the newly created culinary hub at the Danube Center for Vocational Education, which will soon open its doors.
Kiper reminded that earlier 66 educational institutions in Odesa Oblast had been selected by foreign partners for the World Food Program's project to reimburse the cost of meals for students in grades 1-4.
"Ozernianske ZZSO of Safianivska TG was also included in this list, which allowed us to improve the quality of food and ensure 100% compliance with the standards," he said.
