'Embracing our roots: Celebrating the rich diversity of indigenous foods at the Harvest Money Expo. #KnowWhatYouEat #Agroecology ' PELUM Uganda
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SEATINI Uganda, UPA-FNS and other members of the UNCC- FOPWL are in Kamwenge to commemorate the #NutritionDay2024 .
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Mr. Jonathan Lubega, Policy Analyst Agricultural Trade: Government should reign on the production and consumption of Sugar Sweetened Beverages (SSBs) in Uganda by imposing tax measures as Non-Communicable Diseases are associated with SSBs. #NutritionWeek2024 #KnowWhatYouEat
Mr. Jonathan Lubega, Program Analyst, Agricultural Trade:
Non-communicable diseases, such as cancer and obesity, are silently claiming lives. Shockingly, 33% of all mortality is attributed to these diseases, underscoring the need for improved food safety measures.
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Dr.Kabanda David, Executive Director, CEFROHT Uganda:
Our intention is to continue to engage with the media continuously and consistently until all Ugandans are aware of what they are eating and how it impacts their health.
#AdequateLiving #HealthyDiet
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Did you know?
Food labeling plays a vital role in consumer protection. Clear informative labels, free from deceptive information, are a fundermental consumer right.
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Did you know?
A significant public health crisis esists in Uganda with an estimated 1.3 million individuals contracting foodborne illnesses annually, these illnesses can have severe health consequences.
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In the Cadbury coated Oreo, a single serving of 20.5 grams contains 9.8 grams of sugar.
38% of the calories obtained from the product come from added sugar. In addition to table sugar, the product also contains glucose-fructose syrup.
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Mr.Jonathan Lubega, Program Analyst, Agricultural Trade:
Since the 1996 Summit discussions on food sufficiency and safety, global concerns surrounding food safety have intensified. It is imperative to address these concerns.
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Capri Sun with Real Fruit Juice contains added vitamins.
The product contains 10% real fruit juice and does not contain added sugar. However, the product contains the artificial sweeteners sucralose and acesulfame-K.
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Are you aware of how much sugar you consume when eating Twix?
A single 20-gram serving of Twix contains 9.8 grams of added sugar. The 20-gram serving provides 99 kcal of energy. 40% of the energy obtained from this product comes from added sugar.
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Day 4:Kamwenge district
We join Parliament of Uganda to Celebrate Uganda's rich heritage at the ongoing Parliamentary Nutrition Week!
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#MyFoodIsAfrican
AFSA
SEATINI UGANDA Center for Food and Adequate Living Rights Ug Food Rights Alliance - FRA
Knowledge Hub for Organic Agriculture inEastAfrica Right2Grow_Uganda
WHO Uganda Food and Agriculture Organization
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We invite the public to join us for the 8th Harvest Money Expo that kicked off today and will be running throughout Sunday 25th February at the Kololo Independence Grounds.
Joshua Aijuka
@hadijah Nalule
Magino Pamella @Remnant
Geofrey Kasumba-MscIS
Health foods starts with healthy farm inputs.Use Eco Organic Fertilizer a liquid bio fertilizer produced from organic agriculture waste-Elizabeth Kabakoyo Founder Glowish Agro Solutions
Visit the PELUM Uganda stall at Kololo grounds at the
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Did you know?
If you suspect that food prodcuts are contaminated, its is your civic duty to report such instances to the appropriate authorities. By working together, we can build a more robust and safer food system for all Ugandans.
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