Healthy Eating
The following resources may be helpful to promote healthy eating in schools.
The Food and Nutrition Policy for Nova Scotia Public Schools is intended to increase access to and enjoyment of health-promoting, safe, and affordable food and beverages served and sold in Nova Scotia public schools. The objective of the policy is to help make the healthy food and beverage choice the easy choice in the school setting.
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Food guide snapshot, healthy eating recommendations, recipes, tips and resources.
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An infographic with 3 key messages: promote whole foods, support healthy fundraising and be a positive role model.
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On UnlockFood.ca you’ll find reliable information on nutrition, food and healthy eating as well as recipes, videos and interactive healthy eating tools.
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Programs
'Go-to' resources and tools for school breakfast programs.
'Go-to' resources and tools for school food gardens.
School Environments
Interested in learning more about approaching food literacy work from a neutral language lens, leading your work and encouraging curiosity and connection? Tips on skill building and working at student's pace as well as knowing your audience as you prepare and deliver food literacy in school.
A quick guide for food safety tips when using lower risk foods (vegetables and fruits, breads, etc.).
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The classroom is a place for learning, growth and development. It may also be where students enjoy their meals and snacks each day! Take steps to ensure students enjoy meals in a safe, clean space.
We have put together a resource guide for Nutrition Month. You will find ideas and some examples of Nutrition Month celebrations as well as many recipe and resource links.
Tips for creating a positive eating environment in elementary schools.
Tips for creating a positive eating environment in secondary schools.
Healthy Hydration
This cooking activity gives students the opportunity to learn about healthy beverages choices as well as make and taste fruit-based smoothies and fruit infused waters.
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This resource can be used to promote hydration with school based sport teams and active youth.
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This poster uses the Red-Yellow-Green stop light concept to promote reduced sugary drink consumption. It can be used as an educational poster to create awareness about sugary drinks and to teach students about drinks they should drink rarely, if at all (red), occasionally (yellow) and plenty (green).
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