HEALTH and Medical Services Minister Jone Usamate says more and more Fijians are transiting from organic farms to supermarkets. Mr Usamate said Fijians were increasingly consuming more machine-based food than land-based food and drinks, moving from organic to chemical-based processed foods.
"Recent studies (STEPS 2011) have shown that Fijians are not consuming enough fruits and vegetables daily despite the abundant supply of these health giving foods in the land," he said.
"World Health Day 2015 has reminded us of the importance of foods that come from farms and advocates that these foods are for Fiji's foods security through improved food choices."
Mr Usamate's comments come as the country prepares to celebrate World Health Day tomorrow.
The World Health Day 2015 will be launched at the Suva SDA Primary School tomorrow with the focus on consumption of local food.
"Recent studies (STEPS 2011) have shown that Fijians are not consuming enough fruits and vegetables daily despite the abundant supply of these health giving foods in the land," he said.
"World Health Day 2015 has reminded us of the importance of foods that come from farms and advocates that these foods are for Fiji's foods security through improved food choices."
Mr Usamate's comments come as the country prepares to celebrate World Health Day tomorrow.
The World Health Day 2015 will be launched at the Suva SDA Primary School tomorrow with the focus on consumption of local food.
