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HEALTHY EATING

School Food Guidelines - Looking to make the healthy choice, the easy choice for students? The School Food Guidelines include information on the foods that are healthy, nutritious and suitable for students in school and at school events. Check out the guidelines to learn more about what foods and beverages to serve most and what foods and beverages to serve moderately.

Brand Name Food List – Are you looking for Brand Names of foods that are healthy choices? If so, please click here for a Brand Name Food List of items that fit the School Food Guidelines ‘Serve Most’ and Serve Moderately’ categories that you can use to fill vending machines, cafeterias and canteens.

Food Beverage Item Review – Are you wondering if a particular food or beverage fits the School Food Guidelines? Do you find it challenging to categorize foods and beverages using the School Food Guidelines? Click here to find out more about our quarterly Food Beverage review. Your food in question can be submitted to a team of Registered Dietitians from across the province that will determine if your item fits the School Food Guidelines and will post feedback on this site.

School Food FAQ - It’s important that healthy eating and active living messages and practices are consistent. The following will information will support making your school a healthier place to learn.

Healthy Fundraising – Looking for Healthy Fundraising items that fit the School Food Guidelines?

Creative Healthy Eating Ideas for All Occasions
click here for a growing list of information and ideas!


If you’re looking for web resources, programs and research on healthy eating take this link to the Healthy Eating section of the Links page.


Articles and Web sites about Healthy Eating in
Newfoundland and Labrador schools:

- Kids Eat Smart
www.kidseatsmart.ca

- The School Milk Foundation
www.schoolmilk.nl.ca

- An Overview of School Nutrition Policies in Canada
Current Issues, Dietitians of Canada September 2008

- Healthy Eating & Active Living in School Settings
Taking action to address obesity in children & youth, May 2005

- Coalition for School Nutrition Survey, October 2000
www.nlta.nl.ca


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