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January 28, 2026
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WHO Recommends Changes in Schools

WHO Recommends Changes in Schools

The organisation has indicated that more than millions of school-going children globally are at risk of developing non-communicable diseases if action is not taken...

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The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged governments and schools globally to implement dietary reforms amidst rising rates of obesity and undernutrition among children. This recommendation aims to improve the nutritional quality of food and beverages available in schools.

  • In 2025, approximately 1 in 10 school-aged children and adolescents (188 million) were living with obesity worldwide, surpassing the number of underweight children for the first time.
  • WHO recommends a "whole-school approach" to ensure healthy and nutritious foods are provided in schools and their surrounding environments.
  • Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus emphasized that these changes are vital for preventing diseases, especially non-communicable diseases, and impact children's learning and lifelong health.

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