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School nutrition initiatives in Spain and Nicaragua

Overview

In Spain and Nicaragua, authorities are implementing programs to improve nutritional habits among schoolchildren. In the Valencian Community, Spain, a report by CODiNuCoVa indicates high family support for including dietitians in schools and adopting sustainable dining models using local products.

In Nicaragua, the Ministry of Education, in partnership with INCAP, has introduced a three-month virtual course through the Universidad Nacional de Managua. This program focuses on food security, nutrition, and school gardens for educators and technical staff, incorporating projects such as tilapia cultivation and the regulation of school kiosks.

Entities

Colegio Oficial de Dietistas-Nutricionistas de la Comunitat Valenciana · Atenea Agency · Universidad Nacional de Managua · Instituto de Nutrición de Centroamérica y Panamá · Ministerio de Educación de Nicaragua

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Educational initiatives launched in Nicaragua and Colombia

    Nicaragua hosts a national technology festival for secondary students, while Bogotá's Atenea Agency launches a scholarship program for Universidad Distrital students to prevent academic dropout.

  2. [HEALTH] 4 sources
    Educational initiatives target school nutrition in Spain and Nicaragua

    Educational authorities in Spain and Nicaragua are launching programs to improve school nutrition, including hiring dietitians in Valencia and providing virtual training on food security and gardens in Managua.

Sources

barricada.com.ni · diariodealicante.net · diariodelcauca.com.co · g5noticias.cl · radio580.com.ni · radiomagallanes.cl