Healthy eating contributes to creating a healthier school environment. Healthier students are better prepared to learn. The way nutrition is promoted in the school environment should be consistent with the nutrition information being taught in the classroom, to help shape and inform lifelong healthy eating habits among students.
The benefits of a Healthy School Food Culture are endless.
The following action plan ideas are provided to help with addressing the topic of healthy eating at school. Include a selection of activities from each of the five sections bellow, or brainstorm ideas of your own:
There are many ways to engage students in healthy eating initiatives, such as: