School Food Sales and Policies Provincial Report II (2008)
This report measures the impact of the 2005 Guidelines for Food and Beverages on the elimination of unhealthy foods and beverages in BC public schools.
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Brand Name Food List
Sign up to this list which provides nutrition ratings for packaged and franchised foods and beverages and helps you find Choose Most and Choose Sometimes items that meet BC’s nutrition standards for schools.
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Guidelines for Food and Beverage Sales in BC Schools
These Guidelines provide schools and food/beverage providers within schools with a set of nutrition standards for choosing/ supplying items sold in schools.
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Healthy Fundraising for Schools
This practical guide for parents and educators outlines fundraising activities that support healthy living and provide opportunities to be active and/or contribute to community service.
School Food Sales and Policies Provincial Report II (2008)
Evaluation of the Implementation of the School Fruit and Vegetable Initiative (2006/2007)
This evaluation report looks at the benefits, successes and challenges of implementing a School Fruit and Vegetable Snack Program in ten elementary schools across BC with BC grown fresh fruits and vegetables twice a week.
An Ounce of Prevention Revisited: A review of health promotion and selected outcomes for children and youth in BC schools
This report addresses critical student health issues and provides recommendations on how schools can play a role in disease prevention and health promotion.
Dr. Perry Kendall, Provincial Health Officer, on the link between nutrition and chronic disease
An adequate diet for children during their early years is a key component to being able to learn and be active in school.
Diet Quality and Academic Performance
This research article shows an association between diet quality and academic performance.
Changing Nutrition Standards in Schools: The Emerging Impact on School Revenue
This review provides an overview of the few revenue-related studies published recently, as well as information from a sampling of state reports on the subject.
An Empirical Analysis of and Policy Recommendations to Improve the Nutritional Quality of School Meals
This study shows that lunch sales do not decline when healthier meals are served and that more nutritious lunches do not necessarily cost more.
