Promotion of training on nutrition and gastronomic heritage

20.7.2015

Question for written answer E-011579-15
to the Commission
Rule 130
Gabriel Mato (PPE)

Incorporating content focused on the development of the senses, especially taste, and which promotes awareness of both the nutritional benefits of the products and gastronomic heritage at regional and national level, has been an important objective in recent years. Yet whilst in some European countries nutrition is already part of the school curriculum, in others it is not compulsory per se, being taught instead by means of various means, such as programmes by local authorities or private organisations.

What is the current situation with regard to the inclusion of training on nutrition and gastronomic heritage in educational policies?

What measures is the Commission taking to promote these studies?