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One in three children aged 10 to 14 years in Fiji are overweight or obese, according to 2022 Ministry of Health data, highlighting growing concerns over childhood nutrition and the food environments children are exposed to. The statistic was highlighted during the launch of the Home-Grown School Meals Policy Brief at the Suva Civic Centre, as Fiji looks at ways to improve access to healthier and more nutritious food for children in schools. Minister for Health and Medical Services Dr Atonio Lalabalavu officially launched the Policy Brief during the policy dialogue, “Putting Children First: Building Healthier Food Environments through Home-Grown…

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