School Food Climate
Adults working in schools can make changes to create supportive school food environments that will make it easier for students to develop a positive relationship with food and their bodies. Explore the Bites below to start working in an area.
Getting Started
If you haven’t done so already, it is ideal to gather a group of interested people (representing various parts of the school community like students, staff, parents, and community members) to work together on earning this badge. In addition, make sure to engage the entire school community throughout your work, and provide opportunities for input. This will help increase buy-in from your school community.
WATER PROMOTION
Water Works
Providing and promoting water to students is a great way to encourage everyone to make water their go-to beverage
STUDENT NUTRITION PROGRAM
Rise and Shine
Student Nutrition Programs (SNPs) are a great way to provide students with nutritious foods
Celebrations
Reason to Celebrate
great opportunities to be active, have fun, be creative, share food, and enjoy time together.
CATERED LUNCHES/OTHER CATERING
Menu Makeover
Improving the menu for food and beverages offered and sold to students and staff
REWARDS AND INCENTIVES
It’s an Honour
Rewarding student achievements or behaviours with food can lead to unintended negative consequences
SCHOOL GARDENS
Green Thumb
Growing food helps students learn where food comes from and may spark interest in eating vegetables, fruit and other nutritious plant foods.
CAFETERIA ENVIRONMENT
Fresh It Up
The school cafeteria should be a place where students want to go to eat, socialize and relax before and between classes.
