Abstract:
In Tanzania, evidence shows that Non-Communicable Diseases account for 33% of deaths. This has been attributed to unhealthy eating patterns such as consumption of sugary, unsaturated fatty and processed foods commonly served in most eating points in the country. Like many other sub-Saharan African countries, Tanzania has gradually embraced globalisation and modernization leading to increased uptake of non-organic imported foods that are considered easily accessible and affordable. Tanzania through the Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children has previously implemented the National NCDS Strategic Plan II (2016-2020) that focused on preventing and controlling NCDs cases in the country.
