What are students eating?
Student Nutrition Programs feed students healthy food based on theÌý. These Guidelines are consistent with .
The guidelines help to create simple menus for nutritious breakfasts, morning meals, lunches and snacks (). Student Nutrition Programs help schools provide nutritious meals and/or snacks to children and youth. Students use what they learn about healthy eating in the classroom, home and in the community to make healthy food choices that have a lasting impact on their health.
Many Student Nutrition Programs are a reflection of their communities and the dietary needs of the students. Student Nutrition Programs should make every effort to offer foods and beverages that reflect the students' faiths and cultural diets. The Halal Food Standard is one example of a diet which is determined by a particular faith/culture.
To help keep children and youth with food allergies safe and feeling well, it’s important to be aware of food allergies and intolerance. ÌýAll Student Nutrition Programs need to follow their school's anaphylaxis protocols which include anaphylaxis emergency plans for students with allergies. (Learn more about emergency plans from your child’s school and ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø policies and procedures ). For more information about the difference between food allergies and food intolerance you can view Food Allergy Canada (). You can also contact your child’s school orÌýyour local Public Health unit ().
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