HEALTHY EATING POLICY
What people eat is known to be one of the key factors influencing long term health of school children and staff. The school day provides the opportunity for having at least one of the daily meals within the school. Food is often a feature of school celebrations. The curriculum provides an opportunity to learn and explore about food and healthy lifestyles. Through these guidelines Lisboduff N.S aims to help all those involved in our school community, e.g. children, staff and parents in developing positive and responsible attitudes to eating and to appreciate the contribution that good food makes to health.
3.Some of the healthy snacks that we encourage include fresh fruit, vegetables, cheese, standard yoghurts (non dessert), and plain rice cakes (no yoghurt coating).
4.All pupils are encouraged to avail of the EU School Milk Scheme (plain milk only will be offered and all milk cartons will be stored in the refrigerator). Milk is an excellent source of calcium which is the main mineral present in bones and teeth. For children aged 9-18 years, 5 servings of calcium rich foods are recommended due to the importance of this mineral during this life stage.
5.Pupils are encouraged to bring a bottle of water to school. If children do not drink enough water, they may become dehydrated, thirsty, tired and weak.
6.Chocolate spreads, biscuits, chocolate/cheese dips and chewy /sticky bars, sweets, chewing gum, salted nuts, crisps, popcorn, cereal bars, fizzy drinks and juice drinks are not permitted. In keeping with the Green Schools Initiative, which addresses reducing litter and hence protecting the school environment, foods which have wrappers are to be kept to a minimum and disposed of properly.
7.On special occasions (decided on by the Health Promoting Committee) treats will be permitted.
8.When refreshments are provided at school-related events, the school should ensure that healthy choices are on offer.
9.Nutrition & healthy eating will be included as part of the school curriculum.
10.Teachers and staff will provide positive modelling and support attitudes to encourage healthy eating including providing non-food related rewards.
11.‘Healthy Eating Awareness Days’ will be held as an incentive to encourage healthy eating at school and at home.
12.The 'Healthy Eating Guidelines' will be reviewed every two years and the policy will be visibly displayed in the school.
What people eat is known to be one of the key factors influencing long term health of school children and staff. The school day provides the opportunity for having at least one of the daily meals within the school. Food is often a feature of school celebrations. The curriculum provides an opportunity to learn and explore about food and healthy lifestyles. Through these guidelines Lisboduff N.S aims to help all those involved in our school community, e.g. children, staff and parents in developing positive and responsible attitudes to eating and to appreciate the contribution that good food makes to health.
- Parents should ensure that children have a balanced breakfast to help them learn and concentrate better in school.
3.Some of the healthy snacks that we encourage include fresh fruit, vegetables, cheese, standard yoghurts (non dessert), and plain rice cakes (no yoghurt coating).
4.All pupils are encouraged to avail of the EU School Milk Scheme (plain milk only will be offered and all milk cartons will be stored in the refrigerator). Milk is an excellent source of calcium which is the main mineral present in bones and teeth. For children aged 9-18 years, 5 servings of calcium rich foods are recommended due to the importance of this mineral during this life stage.
5.Pupils are encouraged to bring a bottle of water to school. If children do not drink enough water, they may become dehydrated, thirsty, tired and weak.
6.Chocolate spreads, biscuits, chocolate/cheese dips and chewy /sticky bars, sweets, chewing gum, salted nuts, crisps, popcorn, cereal bars, fizzy drinks and juice drinks are not permitted. In keeping with the Green Schools Initiative, which addresses reducing litter and hence protecting the school environment, foods which have wrappers are to be kept to a minimum and disposed of properly.
7.On special occasions (decided on by the Health Promoting Committee) treats will be permitted.
8.When refreshments are provided at school-related events, the school should ensure that healthy choices are on offer.
9.Nutrition & healthy eating will be included as part of the school curriculum.
10.Teachers and staff will provide positive modelling and support attitudes to encourage healthy eating including providing non-food related rewards.
11.‘Healthy Eating Awareness Days’ will be held as an incentive to encourage healthy eating at school and at home.
12.The 'Healthy Eating Guidelines' will be reviewed every two years and the policy will be visibly displayed in the school.