 Welcome
to the Healthy Food in Schools website!
Food is an integral part of school life. Whether it is served in cafeterias,
canteens, or vending machines; offered as part of breakfast programs;
used for fundraising or special events; or is a subject for curriculum
instruction, food plays an important role in the school day.
Schools across Manitoba are taking action to promote healthy eating and
healthy food choices at school. The website will provide guidance and
resources for anyone working in or with a school on food related activities
throughout the school day, including teachers, parents, administrators,
students, and health professionals.
The Manitoba School Nutrition Handbook has been developed
to help school communities to:
» promote
healthy eating, consistent with what is taught in the school curriculum,
»
make the healthy choice the easy choice, and
»
support students in establishing healthy eating habits for a lifetime.
This handbook is designed to help school communities develop nutrition
policies and implement changes to promote healthier eating options.
To complement the handbook you will find additional information on a
broad range of topics and activities, including downloadable fact sheets
and templates, and case studies to share Manitoba experiences and success
stories.
The tools and resources can help schools work towards the healthy eating
component of the Healthy Schools program.
 Click
here to download the Manitoba School Nutrition Handbook -
[66 pages | 2.6 MB |  ]
[français]
A Guidelines for Foods Available in K to 12 Schools in Manitoba
Poster, has also been developed to assist those making decisions
about what food will be available in or promoted by schools.
Click
here to download the Guidelines for Foods Available in K to 12 Schools
in Manitoba Poster - [1 page | 220KB | ]
[français]
NOTE: You will require the
Adobe Acrobat Reader in order to view the above pdf documents.
Healthy Schools
A healthy school promotes the physical, emotional, and social health
of students, their families, school staff, and school community. Providing
an environment where kids can eat healthily is part of being a healthy
school.
School Nutrition Information Line
Need more help with guidelines and policies? Call 1-888-547-0535 toll
free to get assistance from the school nutrition support team.
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