A Social Behavior Change Strategy for School Nutrition in the Kyrgyz Republic (2026-2030)

The Social and Behaviour Change Strategy aims to improve the quality of diets consumed by primary school children (grades 1–4), thereby contributing to the reduction of micronutrient deficiencies and mitigating the growing risk of overweight, obesity and diet-related non-communicable diseases. It provides a comprehensive strategic and operational roadmap to institutionalize nutrition within the primary school system by strengthening the National School Meals Programme and transforming schools into a comprehensive platform for nutrition and healthy diet education and behavior change for children, parents and the community.