Author: Adewale Kupoluyi
In the heart of Central America, Guatemala has not only prioritised children’s education, but also taken significant strides in safeguarding their health. The School Nutrition Law, enacted in September 2017, stands as a beacon of commitment to addressing the high rates of malnutrition prevalent in the country, aiming to foster proper cognitive and physical development among the younger generation, as highlighted by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD).Amid Guatemala’s struggle with alarming malnutrition rates, the School Nutrition Law emerged to ensure that food-insecure children not only stay in school, but also receive nutritious meals. Many of these children were…
