The Chinese Nutrition Society on the release of the "Food and Beverage Industry to provide school-age children's meal nutrition guidelines" ...

rapid social and economic development, the degree of socialization of catering has increased significantly, and the proportion of school-age children eating out has increased significantly. Research data show that eating out is likely to consume more energy, fat, added sugar and sodium, while low intake of dietary fiber, vitamins and multi-micronutrients is associated with chronic diseases such as overweight, obesity and diabetes in children and adults and requires proper guidance.In order to help the catering industry provide nutritious and healthy children's meals and achieve the goal of "Healthy China 2030", the Chinese Nutrition Society, in conjunction with the Beijing Institute of Nutrition Sources and the Culinary Association of China, has set up a special project working group since August 2016 to prepare draft guidelines based on children's meal standards in 24 countries and restaurants, including the United States and Australia, and in the light of the current situation of Chinese children's dining. After four expert review meetings and correspondence review, three rounds of catering enterprises to solicit opinions, the catering industry to provide school-age children's meal basic requirements, food types and nutrient supply made clear, forming a "food and beverage industry to provide school-age children's meal nutrition guidelines" issued. For more information, please click download.Chinese Nutrition Society
July 9, 2017Annex:
Preparation Note: Guidelines for The Catering Industry to Provide Meal Nutrition for School-age Children