One of the key focus areas of Manitoba’s Healthy Schools Initiative is healthy eating. Moving Forward with School Nutrition Guidelines was released in February 2015. The Guidelines apply to foods sold in schools or provided by schools in Manitoba and are divided into six areas of focus:
- School Environment : Taking action on all four Comprehensive School Health pillars is working in a holistic way. This increases the impact of healthy school initiatives. As a result, students are better supported to realize their full potential as learners and as healthy, productive members of their community.
- Breakfast, Snack and Lunch Programs
- Cafeteria
- Canteen and Vending
- Sporting Events
- Special Lunch Day
Approaching school food and nutrition in a comprehensive manner ensures:
- Classroom curriculum is respected
- Resources are used in an efficient way
- Contradictory messages are minimized
** These guidelines are not intended to evaluate the food students bring or parents send to school. **
