The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) has called for the introduction of nutrition in the country's education curriculum as an effort to curb non-communicable diseases in the country.
In a statement on Wednesday, April 9, NCCK said that the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) and the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) should introduce the subject in the curriculum to shield future generations from nutrition-based diseases. "We encourage the Kenya Institute for Curriculum Development, the Kenya National Examinations Council, and all other education standards and examining bodies to include nutrition in their curriculum," it stated. "It will be very helpful if we build a nutrition-competent nation, as this will cut off more than half of the household and national healthcare expenditure," it added.
A photo of a teacher and students during an ongoing class session.
Photo According to the council, churches across the country will also create educational forums that will raise awareness and educate congregants and the community at large on proper nutrition habits.
