“We are going to do the school canteen guideline so that we can protect the school environment in terms of access, and this will be done in one year, is is to make sure that it we do not want to continue seeing those signposts at the school gates,”Ms Turinawe said. The government believes that regulating foods sold in and around schools will help promote healthier eating habits among learners and reduce the risk of non-communicable diseases associated with excessive salt and unhealthy diets. The new guidelines are expected to provide clear standards for school canteen operators and other food vendors serving children within school environments.