Healthy Food in Schools
The Ministries of Education and Health revised the Guidelines for Food and Beverage Sales in BC Schools (September 2007) to reflect the new federal guidelines found in the Canada Food Guide (2007).
There are two key changes for all schools to note:
- The timeline for full implementation has been moved forward to 2008; and
- Not Recommended and Choose Least foods must be eliminated from sales in
- Elementary Schools by January 2008, and
- Middle and Secondary Schools by September 2009
For additional support with nutrition information, call Dial-A-Dietitian, toll free, at 1-800-667-3438 or go to the Brand Name Food List | British Columbia website and create your own account.