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Strengthening Capacities and Promoting Healthy Habits: The School Food Program in Piura

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In the Peruvian region of Piura, the Ministry of Development and Social Inclusion (MIDIS) has been implementing the School Food Program, aimed at providing a comprehensive care service to children aged 12 to 36 months. The program's primary objective is to strengthen the capacities of educational personnel and sensitize families to promote hygiene, food safety, and healthy habits among the beneficiaries. The program delivers safe, nutritious, and varied meals to 456 minors through a mid-morning snack, lunch, and a mid-afternoon snack, which covers 100% of the child's required iron intake.

Key Takeaways:

  • The School Food Program in Piura targets 456 minors from 12 to 36 months of age, providing them with safe, nutritious, and varied meals through a mid-morning snack, lunch, and a mid-afternoon snack.
  • The program covers 100% of the child's required iron intake through meal preparations that contain chicken liver, bofe, and fortified rice.
  • The food provided guarantees the daily contribution of 90% protein and 70% calories.
  • Educuna, a free service of the Ministry of Education, guarantees comprehensive care for children from 12 to 36 months of age, including security, early learning, and food.
  • The program is implemented in 18 education centers in the region, targeting 24 additional children with food baskets to be prepared at home.
  • Educators are located in 12 districts of the Piura region, including Sullana, Ignacio Escudero, Miguel Checa, Salitral, Paita, La Huaca, Huarmaca, Huancabamba, Tambogrande, Las Lomas, La Union, and Castilla.

Statistics:

  • 456 minors aged 12 to 36 months receive meals through the program.
  • 100% of the child's required iron intake is covered through meal preparations.
  • 90% protein and 70% calories are guaranteed through the food provided.
  • The program is implemented in 18 education centers.
  • 24 additional children receive food baskets to be prepared at home.

Sources:

  • Al Bawaba (Albawaba.com)
  • SyndiGate Media Inc.

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