Healthy eating increases productivity - consumer affairs official

Healthy eating increases productivity – consumer affairs official

Mar 12, 2015 News

Given that poor diets account for more than 11 million deaths annually, Consumer International, the regulatory organisation in charge of consumer affairs globally, has selected to highlight the benefits of healthy eating during this year’s observance of World Consumer Rights Day, (WCRD).
The global entity reported that diet related diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular illnesses and diabetes are rapidly rising in developing economies. This, the body underlined has resulted in the death of more than eight million people before their 6th birthday, many in low and middle-income countries.
This year, WCRD which is slated for Sunday, March 15 and is being observed under the theme “Helping Consumers Choose Healthy Diets”
As such, Public Relations Officer (PRO) of Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS), Lloyd David has noted that in addition to knowing their rights, consumers should also be made aware of the fact that an unhealthy diet is among the leading risk factors for deaths worldwide. The GNBS officer further held that unhealthy eating can lead to premature illness which reduces productivity and threatens to bankrupt the economy.
The consumer affairs official also noted that poor diet can result in health issues such as obesity; a problem that is on the rise globally.
He said that local consumer affairs groups will be placing increasing emphasis on educating the consumer on the importance of eating right.
During a week of activities slated for WCRD, David said that information will be released to the general public on how to choose a healthy diet from commodities available to them, since all consumers deserve the right to adequate food not just to food.
The availability and affordability of healthy foods, common marketing practices and the lack of information available to consumers will also be up for discussion.
David called on all consumers to participate in each of the activities planned.
He noted that participation will give consumers the opportunity to become more knowledgeable of their rights and responsibilities, the issues and challenges that affect them, and how they can overcome these challenges through education, vigilance and cooperation with consumer bodies in Guyana.
In keeping with the theme, the Consumer Affairs Division of the Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce in collaboration with the GNBS, Consumer Affairs Commission, the Government Analyst – Food and Drug Department and other consumer protection bodies, has planned a week of activities to share information to the general public and to encourage consumers to become involved in efforts to champion their cause.
Activities planned for the 2015 observance commenced on Monday with the hosting of live radio programmes that will continue until March 12. A live television programme is also planned for NCN Television this evening. These radio and television programmes will inform consumers of their rights, responsibilities and how they can choose healthy diets.
In addition, there will be a “cook for change competition” for Region Ten secondary schools, to create awareness among youths and their parents of the need to prepare and consume wholesome and healthy meals. These activities will culminate with the hosting of a seminar and exhibition for consumers, producers, manufacturers, and caterers of foods at the Guyana International Conference Center, Liliendaal on March 13.

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