Proper nutrition: a student showing a plate of chicken rice sponsored by rMT at sK Jerong in Marang, Terengganu. — Bernama
PETALING JAYA: Nutritionists have lauded the Education Ministry’s encouragement to parents and teachers to provide free food for poor pupils in smaller schools without canteens as part of the Supplementary Food Programme (RMT).Nutrition Society of Malaysia president Dr Tee E. Siong said it is good to get parents involved as it will increase their awareness on what is important and healthy for their children.
“Even canteen operators will become more aware of preparing healthy meals for pupils through this programme, ” he said.
