Evidence platform for agrifood systems and nutrition

Focus Area 3.5 People-centered nutrition knowledge, education and information
Sub-focus Area 3.5.2 Encouraging local food knowledge and culture

Recommendation Number: 3.5.2.b

Governments, intergovernmental organizations, civil society organizations, private sector, community leaders, social workers, health professionals, academia and other relevant stakeholders should encourage food cultures, culinary skills and nutrition education and recognize the importance of food in cultural heritage across communities. This can be done through community and consumer associations and educational institutions, targeting men and women.

The identified documents have been grouped into four categories: UN evidence-informed documents, UN normative guidance documents, UN operational/technical guidance documents and other documents that have been published by non-UN bodies.