HEALTHY
EATING POLICY
- C.B.S. Primary School
through these guidelines aims to help all those involved in our
school community, children, staff and parents, in developing
positive and responsible attitudes to eating and to appreciate the
contribution that good food makes to health.
-
a)
Nutrition – Food is known to be
one of the key factors influencing health. School children and staff
may eat one of their main daily meals within the school. Food is
often a feature of school celebrations. The curriculum provides an
opportunity to teach about food and healthy lifestyles.
b)
A healthy lunchbox includes a
piece of food from the first four shelves of the food pyramid.
c)
Chips, burgers etc. are not seen
as a healthy choice for lunch and therefore, cannot be consumed during
school hours. As a result, it is felt that, from Sept 06’ boys will
no longer need to leave the school during lunch break, unless
returning home.
d)
Some of the healthy snacks that
we encourage for the small break include fruit, flapjacks, yogurt,
fromage frais, crackers, scones, plain buns, fruit cake and brack.
e)
On Fridays only, boys can include
one piece of food from the top shelf of the food pyramid, other than
crisps & fizzy drinks.
f)
Cans and glasses are not
permitted for safety and litter reasons. Healthier choices of drink
include water, milk and unsweetened juice.
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3.
Foods, which have wrappers, are to be kept at a minimum and
disposed of properly i.e brought home, to reduce litter and protect
our school environment.
4.
All classes will receive a minimum of 2 lessons on healthy
eating.
5.
Teachers will provide positive modelling and supportive
attitudes to encourage healthy eating.
6.
In early September the Healthy Eating Guidelines will be
reviewed annually and a Healthy Eating Awareness week held.
7.
During the Healthy Eating Awareness Week an information evening
will be offered to all parents.
Approved by the Board of Management
19th June 2006.
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