Link Nutrition With Traditional Food

It is important that we link nutrition with traditional food systems in agriculture, health, the environment, and culture, says the Assistant Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister, Sakiusa Tubuna.

“It is important that we link nutrition with traditional food systems in agriculture, health, the environment and culture,” he said.

“For agriculture, production yields, sus­tainable intensification and losses are just as important as health issues of non-commu­nicable diseases, food safety, obesity, and mi­cronutrient malnutrition just as biodiversity loss, soil and water contamination and degra­dation are important considerations for the environment; one must not forget our cultur­al traditions and practices.” Mr Tubuna said.

“Responsible food systems although renew­able, are not infinite and need to be properly managed, if their contribution to the nutri­tional, economic and social well-being of Fiji’s growing population is to be sustained.” Mr Tubuna said

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