Sunyani (Bono), March 22, – Mrs Patience Opoku, Public Health Nutrition Officer at the Sunyani Municipal Directorate of Health, has raised concerns over the growing consumption of canned, spicy, and foreign foods among children, linking it to an increase in diabetes cases among minors, including some below eight years old who are now on medication.
Speaking at a child sensitization forum organised by St. Anselm’s Anglican Child and Youth Development Centre (CYDC) to mark Ghana Month, Mrs Opoku urged families to prioritize traditional and locally prepared meals. She encouraged parents to reduce red meat, fried eggs, and fatty foods while promoting vegetables like onions, ginger, and green leafy vegetables, and to serve boiled eggs instead of fried.
The event, attended by children aged 9 to 14, celebrated Ghanaian heritage with students wearing traditional attire and performing cultural dances and songs. Children were also taught to prepare typical Ghanaian dishes, including etor, banku, fufu with soup, aprapransa, ampesi, and local drinks.
Mr George Yaw Ankamah, Bono Regional Director of Children, cautioned against the exploitation of children in menial jobs during school hours, noting that such practices contravene the Children’s Act and other child protection protocols.
Mr Duodu Bimpong, Director of St. Anselm’s CYDC, said the centre, which houses 260 children, hosts the annual programme to educate children about Ghanaian culture, traditions, and healthy lifestyles.
GHBUSS
22 March 2026
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