Healthy Schools - New Food and Beverage Policy

As of September 2011, all food and beverages sold in publicly-funded elementary and secondary schools will have to follow the Ontario government’s new School Food and Beverage Policy.

The policy will apply to food and beverages sold:

in all venues on school property such as cafeterias, vending machines and tuck shops;
through all programs, including catered lunch programs; and
at all events on school property, including bake sales and sport events.

This is part of a broader effort to develop healthier learning environments and improve student achievement. Research has shown that children who eat a healthy diet are more ready to learn and more likely to be successful in school.

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