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“The incidence of diabetes and obesity among our children is alarming and therefore there is a need to revisit the food options fed to them to avoid an explosion of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs).” So said the Honourable Terrence Deyalsingh, Minister of Health, as he met with the heads of fast food chains and restaurants at the Trinidad and Tobago Chamber's Office in Port-of-Spain on Monday (26th June 2023).
Present at the meeting was Stephen de Gannes, Chief Executive Officer of the T&T Chamber, with heads from Restaurant Holdings Limited, Global Brands, Mario's Pizzeria Limited, Prestige Holdings Limited, Jenny's on the Boulevard, Pappy's Fried Chicken, Chuck E. Cheese, Arazzi and Salt n' Pepper Classical Indian Cuisine. The T&T Chamber noted that this collaboration is open to all members of the industry and encourages those that could not attend to join the group. The discussions focused on calories per meal in restaurants, sodium and fat content and strategies for healthy seeking behaviours in relation to food consumption. Additionally, the restaurants agreed that more consumer awareness initiatives were needed to support the health and wellness of the nation. After initial discussions, there was agreement by the restaurants to devise strategies to include healthier options on their menus and to reduce salt and sugar content. The Ministry’s Non-Communicable Diseases Unit will also provide technical guidance on best practices for healthier options in restaurants. The meeting with the heads of fast food chains and restaurants forms part of a national strategy by the Ministry to address NCDs. The strategy also included the creation of a position for a Director of Non-Communicable Diseases which was filled in April 2023 with the appointment of Dr. Maria Clapperton. In 2018, the Minister also met with heads of the Beverage Industry, who committed to and implemented 20% to 40% reduction in sugar sweetened beverages for children. The participating restaurants are expected to meet with the Minister in two (2) months to outline recommendations for healthier options on their menus. Minister Deyalsingh thanked the group and the Chamber CEO for their audience. We are a small operation. If you've found our articles to be informative, please consider supporting us via PayPal or buying us a coffee. Your contribution is incredibly appreciated and goes a long way. Simply sharing our articles also helps us. Sign up for our free WhatsApp Alerts to be notified as soon as we post breaking news. NEW! Check out our Merchandise Store for high-quality t-shirts, hats and more!
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