The Health Promoting Schools Essay Writing Project on “How Do I
Use Nutrition to Make My School a Health Promoting School” –
collaboration between government and private sector targeting
communities faced with poor socioeconomic conditions. By
Nireshnee Reddy, RD (South Africa) Poverty is prevalent in some
parts of South Africa. One of the byproducts of the bitter
history of apartheid in the country, many people are currently
challenged with basic necessities such as food, water and
shelter. Furthermore, the same sectors of the population are
challenged by teenage pregnancy, alcohol and drug abuse, and
malnutrition amongst other problems. In light of the above and
to promote equality in a country embracing democracy, the
official concept of health promotion entered the South African
health system in 1999. The national policy for health promotion
practice in South Africa is based on the principles and approach
of the 1986 Ottawa Charter for health promotion. The five action
areas of services, policy, environme