34% of older children and adolescents in Fiji are overweight or obese, prompting UNICEF and Fiji officials to encourage healthier eating habits in schools.

34% of older children and adolescents in Fiji are overweight or obese, states UNICEF. UNICEF Pacific Representative Jonathan Veitch highlights the need for promoting healthier eating habits among students and improving school canteens. Fiji's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Education, Viliame Gavoka, emphasizes the need to strengthen collaborations to improve what's sold in schools.

April 09, 2024
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