Agrobiodiversity, School Gardens and Healthy Diets
Promoting Biodiversity, Food and Sustainable Nutrition
Julian Gonsalves editor Danny Hunter editor Emilita Monville-Oro editor Bessie Burgos editor Nina Lauridsen editor Carmen Nyhria Roel editor Blesilda M Calub editor
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Published:17th Mar '20
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- Paperback£43.99(9780367148867)
This book critically assesses the role of agrobiodiversity in school gardens and its contribution to diversifying diets, promoting healthy eating habits and improving nutrition among schoolchildren as well as other benefits relating to climate change adaptation, ecoliteracy and greening school spaces.
Many schoolchildren suffer from various forms of malnutrition and it is important to address their nutritional status given the effects it has on their health, cognition, and subsequently their educational achievement. Schools are recognized as excellent platforms for promoting lifelong healthy eating and improving long-term, sustainable nutrition security required for optimum educational outcomes. This book reveals the multiple benefits of school gardens for improving nutrition and education for children and their families. It examines issues such as school feeding, community food production, school gardening, nutritional education and the promotion of agrobiodiversity, and draws on international case studies, from both developed and developing nations, to provide a comprehensive global assessment.
This book will be essential reading for those interested in promoting agrobiodiversity, sustainable nutrition and healthy eating habits in schools and public institutions more generally. It identifies recurring and emerging issues, establishes best practices, identifies key criteria for success and advises on strategies for scaling up and scaling out elements to improve the uptake of school gardens.
ISBN: 9780367148850
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 660g
302 pages