Addressing Weight Bias in the Classroom
January 6, 2020
Today, 30% of Canadian children, aged 5-17, have overweight or obesity and one in 10 children has experienced or is experiencing some forms of weight bias at school and their own home.
Healthy Eating
The Medicine Hat Mini Nutrition Report Card
November 20, 2019
Good food and nutrition are essential to promoting the health of children and youth.
Revised Healthy Drinks Healthy Kids Resource
October 8, 2019
Canada’s new Food Guide recommends making water your drink of choice as a great way to stay healthy and hydrated without calories. Healthy drink options other than water can include unsweetened milk, such as 1% or 2% milk, or unsweetened fortified plant-based beverages such as soy or almond beverages.
Addressing Food Marketing in Schools
August 21, 2019
Food marketing that targets children and youth is an issue across Canada.
Sodium and kids: how can schools help kids eat healthy?
June 4, 2019
School age children need between 1200 – 1500 mg of sodium (salt) per day. The upper limit is 2300 mg per day. (The upper limit is the highest level likely to not cause harm; it is not a recommended level of intake).
Creating Healthy Eating Environments in School
April 23, 2019
Children spend a big portion of their day in school.
Healthy Snack Canteen in Schools
January 31, 2019
The environments where people eat, play and work have a direct impact on the foods we consume.
Are Your Holiday Celebrations Inclusive?
December 18, 2018
The holiday season is here and many classroom celebrations are underway this week as schools are about to break for a couple of weeks.
Sugar Shocker!!!
November 6, 2018
Sugar makes foods and drinks taste good which adds flavor and enjoyment to eating.
Sports Nutrition for Youth – Handbook
August 21, 2018
Nutrition is KEY to peak performance!
Will Your School Garden Grow?
May 22, 2018
School gardens can open a world of learning experiences, all connected to curriculum learning outcomes, and focusing on a range of topics such as ecosystems, plant growth and change, and weather.
The Potential to Fuel
April 10, 2018
Stay energized by planning nutritious snacks into your day
Although Nutrition Month was in March, the topics of Nutrition Month still apply all year round!
Unlock the Potential of Food – Potential to Discover
February 27, 2018
March is Nutrition Month!
Healthy Fundraising
February 8, 2018
Did you know?
Research shows that non-food and healthy food fundraisers produce profits equal to or greater than profits from unhealthy food fundraisers.