Nutrition at School
Make the Grade with Good Nutrition
Food and Nutrition Policy for Schools
The Province of Nova Scotia, in cooperation with schools and school boards, has a comprehensive policy to help schools, students and their parents make healthy food choices. To read the Food and Nutrition Policy for Nova Scotia Schools, click here.
Tips for an A+ Lunch
ItÂ’'s time for back-to-school and for many, this means back-to-packing a lunch box! It is also a good time to encourage good nutrition and healthy eating habits.
For parents, it can be a struggle to balance the health needs of their children with cost and convenience. Kids, on the other hand, want a lunch that is appealing, tastes good, is quick and easy to eat, and has the stamp of approval from their friends.
For more information, tips and recipe ideas for healthy meals and snacks for students, have a look at our Healthy School Communities website.