The acronym H.E.A.L.T.H.Y. =
Healthy Eating Always Leads To Healthy You!
At Wilkinson we pride ourselves as being a Healthy Eating School. We have been recognized by the Ontario Provincial Government as a Healthy Eating School from 2010-2012.
How does the program work?
Each week I introduce a fruit or vegetable to the school to encourage students to eat healthy snacks and lunches while at school. Along with consistent encouragement during class time and learning healthy eating habits through healthy eating units, students have learned the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle. This in turn has changed the culture of our school with respect to healthy eating. The program is for the whole school and completely voluntary.
To add, the Toronto District School Board in 2010 developed a food and beverage policy in hopes of instituting a more healthier environment in which to learn.
https://www.ontario.ca/page/food-and-beverage-policies-and-standards-ontario-schools
More and more research is being conducted about eating healthy foods. Much of the research proves that making healthy food choices in conjunction with regular physical activity rest and hydration, improves student's focus during school which in turn can improve academic performance.
This article is on students with healthier diets and its link to improved academic marks.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/03/080320105546.htm
Check out these links on obesity in Canada. http://www.obesitynetwork.ca/obesity-in-canada
Just another reason why we have a H.E.A.L.T.H.Y. (Healthy Eating Always Leads To Healthy You!) Eating Program at Wilkinson.
If you're interested in knowing the nutritional values of of the snack of the week please check out the websites below...
https://www.healthline.com - Use the search bar for the specific fruit or vegetable of the week.
http://www.whfoods.com - Type in the fruit or vegetable of the week.
Please note that the program at school will start the second week of school Sept. 12-16.
Sept. 2-5 Apples
Sept. 8-12 Bell Peppers
Sept. 15-19 Berries
Sept. 22-26 Cucumbers
Sept. 29-Oct. 3 Grapes
Oct. 6-10 Salad (any kind)
Oct. 13-17 Bananas
Oct. 20-24 Carrots
Oct. 27-31 Apples
Nov. 3-7 Bell Peppers
Nov. 10-14 Peaches, plums or pears
Nov. 17-21 Salad (any kind)
Nov. 24-28 Oranges (any kind)
Dec. 1-5 Cucumbers
Dec. 8-12 Apples
Dec. 15-19 Berries
Jan. 5-9 Carrots
Jan. 12-16 Grapes
Jan. 19-23 Bell Peppers
Jan. 26-30 Bananas
Feb. 2-6 Salad (any kind)
Feb. 9-13 Apples
Feb. 16-20 Carrots
Feb. 23-27 Oranges
Mar. 2-6 Bell Peppers (any kind)
Mar. 9-13 Berries (any kind)
Mar. 23-27 Carrots
Mar. 30-Apr. 3 Tomatoes (any kind)
Apr. 6-10 Grapes
Apr. 13-17 Cucumbers
Apr. 20-24 Bananas
Apr. 27-May. 1 Apples
May. 4-8 Oranges (any kind)
May. 11-15 Carrots
May. 18-22 Bell Peppers
May. 25-29 Apples
June. 1-5 Cucumbers
June. 8-12 Mangoes
June. 15-19 Watermelon
June. 23-26 Your choice!