Healthy Schools

Trans Fat Legislation Legislation to be proclaimed early in the 2009-2010 school year bans the preparation, sale or distribution of foods containing high levels of artificial trans fats in Manitoba schools.   Under this legislation, school boards must ensure the artificial trans fat content of food prepared by a school as well as the foods it sells or distributes to students does not exceed specified amounts.  Click here for a fact sheet with more information [ français ]

Food Is An Integral Part Of School Life

Whether it is served in cafeterias, canteens, or vending machines; offered as part of breakfast programs; used for fundraising or special events; or is a subject for curriculum instruction, food plays an important role in the school day.

Schools across Manitoba are taking action to promote healthy eating and healthy food choices at school. This website will provide guidance and resources for anyone working in or with a school on food related activities throughout the school day, including teachers, parents, administrators, students, and health professionals.

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Manitoba School Nutrition Survey

The 2006 Manitoba School Nutrition Survey was designed to obtain information about present school food-service facilities and arrangements, the types of foods sold in schools, and food-related policies and guidelines currently in place in Manitoba schools.

  Click here to download the Manitoba School Nutrition Survey [français]

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Manitoba School Nutrition Handbook

The Manitoba School Nutrition Handbook has been developed to help school communities to:

» promote healthy eating, consistent with what is taught in the school curriculum,
» make the healthy choice the easy choice, and
» support students in establishing healthy eating habits for a lifetime.

This handbook is designed to help school communities develop nutrition policies and implement changes to promote healthier eating options.

To complement the handbook you will find additional information on a broad range of topics and activities, including downloadable fact sheets and templates, and case studies to share Manitoba experiences and success stories. The tools and resources can help schools work towards the healthy eating component of the Healthy Schools program.

 Click here to download the Manitoba School Nutrition Handbook [français]

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Guidelines for Foods Available in K to 12 Schools in Manitoba

A "Guidelines for Foods Available in K to 12 Schools in Manitoba" Mini Poster and Parent Guide has also been developed to assist those making decisions about what food will be available in or promoted by schools.

 Click here to download the "Guidelines for Foods Available in K to 12 Schools in Manitoba" Mini Poster and Parent Guide [français]

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Healthy Schools

A healthy school promotes the physical, emotional, and social health of students, their families, school staff, and school community. Providing an environment where kids can eat healthily is part of being a healthy school.

• Manitoba Healthy Schools Initiative
• Healthy eating resources for teachers, students and parents

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School Nutrition Information Line

Need more help with guidelines and policies?

Call 1-888-547-0535 toll free to get assistance from the school nutrition support team.