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The following resources may be helpful to promote healthy eating in schools.
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.
School Food and Beverage Standards
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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
Programs
The Nova Scotia School Lunch Program is a provincial lunch program that offers public school students across Nova Scotia nutritious lunch every school day.
'Go-to' resources and tools for school breakfast programs.
'Go-to' resources and tools for school food gardens.
School Environments
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.).
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.
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