A member of the Barbados Childhood Obesity Prevention Coalition wants young Barbadians to begin eating healthy to avoid contracting non-communicable diseases.
His comments came as the world celebrates International Youth Day today, Friday 12 August.
Dr. Abdullah Ekalvaya in commemorating the occasion stressed too many young Barbadians are overweight and want healthier options in schools.
Voice of: Member of the Barbados Childhood Obesity Prevention Coalition Dr. Abdullah Ekalvaya/