Blogs What is a balanced diet for a school lunch in Canada? Recent stats show kids in Canada spend lots of time at school. This makes choosing healthy foods there very important. School meals are key for kids to get the nutrients they need to grow and learn. If children help make their lunches, they …

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Blogs Why are school lunch programs important? The National School Lunch Program serves about 30 million children each school day. They provide 150,000,000 meals weekly in Canada. This shows how vital these programs are for students’ health, well-being, and learning, particularly for those from low-income families. Research reveals that free or reduced-price school lunches cut food insecurity by 3.8%. They also help lower obesity …

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Blogs The Influence of Big Food Companies on School Lunch Menus In Canada, almost 20% of kids are obese, more than many places. Big food companies and others play a big role in this. They push unhealthy meals in schools, which harms the students’ health. Since the 1970s, these big companies have controlled what’s on the school …

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Blogs Now is the time looking up into next years school lunch program Canada will invest a lot in its kids’ health with a $1 billion National School Food Program. In Budget 2024, the government has put money into this. The goal is to feed 400,000 more kids each year. This will help deal with not …

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Blogs What is the First Nation Student Nutrition Program in Ontario? Over 145 sites are part of the program, serving 63 First Nations and 27 urban centers. It provides healthy meals and snacks to Indigenous students in Ontario’s schools. The goal is to help students learn and develop well by offering them nutritious food. It’s …

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Blogs Does Canada have a national school lunch program? Image by freepik Did you know that Canada is the only G7 nation without a national school lunch program? Despite this, almost one in four kids in Canada doesn’t have enough food. But, change is on the horizon. The federal government plans to start a $1 billion …

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Blogs Does Canada have a national school lunch program? Image by freepik Did you know that Canada is the only G7 nation without a national school lunch program? Despite this, almost one in four kids in Canada doesn’t have enough food. But, change is on the horizon. The federal government plans to start a $1 billion …

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Blogs How Food Policies Impact Student Performance: What Parents Need to Know? Canada is the only G7 country missing a national school food program. It ranks 37th in the world for access to healthy food among the wealthiest nations. Nutritious school meals are vital for students’ growth, thinking, and happiness. Without proper nutrition, students can have trouble …

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Blogs How Does School Lunch Work? Schools in Canada can get an extra 6 cents for each meal that meets the latest federal standards. This extra funding is part of the National School Lunch Program (NSLP). The NSLP helps provide balanced, low-cost or free meals to kids every school day. The NSLP works in public and non-profit …

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Blogs How Do School Lunches Affect your Childs Development? Over 32 million U.S. kids get school lunches daily. For many, these meals are their main source of nutrition. The meals help children grow and learn better. These school meals matter a lot for child development, nutrition, and academic performance. Proper nutrition boosts children’s health and keeps them learning well. Parents, teachers, and leaders should all …

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