Agrobiodiversity, school gardens and healthy diets: promoting biodiversity, food and sustainable nutrition

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.

Bibliographic Details

Main Authors:	1423211771748 Hunter, D. (ed.), 169006 Biodiversity International, Rome (Italy) eng, 1423211781980 Monville-Oro, E. (ed.), 1423211781981 Burgos, B. (ed.), 1423211781982 Rogel, C.N. (ed.), 1423211781983 Calub, B. (ed.), 1423211781984 Gonsalves, J. (ed.), 1423211781985 Lauridsen, N. (ed.)
Format:	Texto biblioteca
Language:	eng
Published:	London (United Kingdom) Earthscan from Routledge 2020
Subjects:	agrobiodiversity, school children, school gardening, school feeding, nutrition education, healthy diets, case studies, SDGs, Goal 2 Zero hunger, Goal 3 Good health and well-being, Goal 4 Quality education,
Online Access:	https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/e/9780429053788
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