Nutrient Profile Model for the WHO African Region: a tool for implementing WHO recommendations on the marketing of foods and non-alcoholic beverages to children

Overview

This nutrient profile model was developed by the WHO Regional Office for Africa in collaboration with Member States and the Department of Nutrition for Health and Development at WHO headquarters. It seeks to support countries in their efforts to control obesogenic food environments and promote healthy diets, the primary focus being to protect children from the marketing of unhealthy foods and non-alcoholic beverages.