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HEALTHY EATING
POLICY
Rationale
The food we eat can have a major effect on our health, physical well-being and ability
to learn. Proper and adequate nutrition is linked to educational outcomes and health
throughout life.
Purposes
- To support the
teaching of the N.Z. Health and Physical Education curriculum.
- To increase the
knowledge of school staff, children and parents / caregivers about food
and nutrition.
- To develop a
school environment that supports good nutrition.
- To monitor /
control the type of food children are bringing and buying to consume at
school.
Guidelines
- Food brought to school or served at school on a daily basis is to be consistent with the
New Zealand Food and Nutritional Guidelines (refer Appendix 1).
- Food and drink brought to school by children will not include any foods and drinks from
fast food outlets as well as roll-ups, potato chips, cheezles, burger rings,
Twisties,
sweets, jelly crystals, instant noodles, fizzy drinks (other foods are being researched
and may be added).
- Class programmes should reflect the school's emphasis on healthy eating.
- Staff and parents / caregivers are expected to role model healthy eating within the
school environment and on all school outings.
- The daily lunch scheme in the form of Combos will be organised by the lunch room
manager.
- Adult education will be provided through in-service workshops, regular newsletters, Gala
Day stands and community organisations.
- Maintain links with other Health Promoting Schools regarding Healthy Eating issues.
Conclusion
Through a Healthy Eating programme the children and families of St. Anne's will develop
an awareness of food that is nutritious, safe and sufficient in quantity, which in turn
will lead to life long health and physical wellbeing.
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