The Flavors and Knowledge Fair made in the municipality of Santander de Quilichaowas a representative sample of some of the 150 families that were part of the project to recover traditional food in the region.
Sabores y Saberes arises as a strategy to know the importance of the nutritional table that contains each of the foods grown and marketed within the Municipality and thus have the corresponding sovereignty around food.
From the Municipal administration, Quilisalud and the local Secretary of Healthit is important to rescue the cultural practices and values around food and nutrition provided by these foods grown in the rural areas of the Municipality, in addition to promoting ancestral wisdom where through an educational booklet the community will be able to learn regarding the production processes and nutrition of its North American products.
Healthy nutrition is essential for the prevention of diet-related risk factors, such as overweight and obesity, and associated non-communicable diseases. Consumption of foods and beverages high in critical nutrients (salt/sodium, sugar, saturated fat, and trans fat) has been associated with increased risk of diet-related risk factors and associated noncommunicable diseases, as well as wasting, growth retardation and deficiency diseases.
Evidence has also shown the importance of proper breastfeeding and complementary feeding practice and sustainable healthy food systems. Through healthy nutrition policies, legislation and strategies, malnutrition in all its forms can be prevented.
