Health Promotion Board (HPB)

The Healthy Meals in Schools Programme (HMSP) encourages healthier food and beverage choices in schools.

• Guiding the School Canteen Committee in monitoring the food and beverages sold.

• Providing educational resources to encourage healthier eating among students.

• Providing canteen vendors with suitable advice for the provision of healthier meals using healthier ingredients.

Edition 1: Sharing of HPB programmes for students in schools, and how parents can continue building healthy habits at home for their children. The first edition (in the series of 3) addresses the following questions:

• What types of healthy food are sold in my child’s school?

• How can I continue preparing healthy food at home for my child?

• Embark on the “One-Week Eat Healthy” Challenge with your children!

• Does my child’s school provide any programmes to help with stress?

• Vaping: What is it?

• How do I keep safe, hygiene and clean at home?

Edition 2: What parents can do to help their children through big transitions like transition to Primary or Secondary School.

• What can your child expect in terms of the transition of food served in preschool and primary school.

• How can I prepare my child to make good food decisions in school?

• How do I help my child through a major transition like a change of schools?

• Start a wellness journal with your child.

• Vaping, the myths and facts. How can you spot signs in your child?

• Role model good personal hygiene habits

• [New!] Edition 3: This edition focuses on:

• Easy snack recipes and ideas for snack break in your child’s school and planning ahead

• A guide to selecting healthier options when eating out for a busy parent

• How much sleep does your child actually need and tips for a good night’s rest.

• How to support your child in the area of substance abuse

• Hand-washing tips a guide for covid vaccination for children