Unhealthy diets, dominated by widely available and affordable processed foods, high in sugars, fats and salt, have been fuelling silent obesity and noncommunicable diseases (NCD) epidemics in the region.

The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the vulnerability of persons living with NCDs, who are at higher risk of severe COVID-19, and placed tremendous strain on national and regional food systems.

We need to prioritise action on NCDs and childhood obesity, emphasizing that children need nutritious foods in order to grow, learn and thrive.

The health of Caribbean families must be a priority

Evidence shows that octagonal warnings are the best way to help consumers buy healthier products, by easily identifying products that are high in sugars, fats and salt.

Now More than Ever: Better Labels, Better Choices, Better Health

A multimedia communications campaign by the Healthy Caribbean Coalition, PAHO, UNICEF and the OECS Commission in the Caribbean

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Follow the campaign on radio and social media, or download and share the resources you will find below.

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Twitter:

@PAHOCaribbean - @HealthCaribbean

@oecscommission - @UNICEFECA

Facebook:

@PAHOWHOCaribbean - @GettheMessage

@OECSCommission - @UNICEFeasterncaribbean

Learn more!

Visit the webpage on Front-of-package warning labeling in the Caribbean to learn more about this key policy tool to regulate obesogenic environments and beat obesity and NCDs.

FOpWl in the Caribbean

Campaign resources

VIDEO

Public Service Announcements

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NOW More Than Ever We Need Better Labels, Better Choices, Better Health.

NOW More Than Ever Our Children are at Risk

NOW More Than Ever Our Children Have A Right To Know What's Really in Our Food

NOW More Than Ever Our Health is At Risk

NOW More Than Ever Our Leaders Can Make a Real Difference

Campaign materials

NOW More Than Ever Our Health is At Risk - Instagram post Download (1.49 MB)

NOW More Than Ever Our Health is At Risk - Instagram Story Download (1.92 MB)

NOW More Than Ever Our Health is At Risk - Twitter post Download (743.12 KB)

NOW More Than Ever Our Children are at Risk - Instagram post Download (1.31 MB)

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NOW More Than Ever Our Children are at Risk - Twitter post Download (664.12 KB)

NOW More Than Ever: Is What we are eating Making us Sick?- Instagram post Download (988.62 KB)

NOW More Than Ever: Is What we are eating Making us Sick? - Instagram story Download (1.76 MB)

NOW More Than Ever: Is What we are eating Making us Sick? - Twitter post Download (490.1 KB)

NOW More Than Ever Our Children Have A Right To Nutritious Foods - Instagram post Download (962.3 KB)

NOW More Than Ever Our Children Have A Right To Nutritious Foods - Instagram story Download (1.34 MB)

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NOW More Than Ever Our Children Have A Right To Know What's Really in Our Food - Instagram post Download (1.28 MB)

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NOW More Than Ever Our Leaders Can Make a Real Difference - Instagram post Download (776.46 KB)

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Now more than ever - Caribbean Campaign Promoting Front-of-Package Warning Labelling

The health of Caribbean families must be a priority

Evidence shows that octagonal warnings are the best way to help consumers buy healthier products, by easily identifying products that are high in sugars, fats and salt.

Now More than Ever: Better Labels, Better Choices, Better Health