SCHOOL DISTRICT
NO. 78 (FRASER-CASCADE)
POLICY NO:
7350
DATE: 2005-11-08 REVISED:
SUBJECT: Nutrition
in Schools
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The Board of School
Trustees for School District No. 78 (Fraser-Cascade) accepts the premise that
schools should educate their students to the benefits of eating nutritious
foods.
SCHOOL DISTRICT
NO. 78 (FRASER-CASCADE)
REGULATIONS NO:
7350R
DATE:
2005-11-08 REVISED:
SUBJECT: Nutrition
in Schools
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Guidelines for Instructional Purposes and for Foods Served
and/or Sold by Schools:
1.
Proper
nutrition shall be an integrated aspect of the school curriculum at all grade
levels.
2. School Staff will identify children with nutrition problems and respond to their immediate needs as appropriate. After initial discussion between teachers and parents/guardians about the nutritional concern regarding a child, for example, lack of breakfast or lunch, the public health nurse or other relevant agencies may be consulted regarding further action.
3.
Principals
will review food services for students annually with the school’s Parent Advisory Council, the District Education
Office, schools’ staffs and students.
4.
To assist with
decision-making, schools will refer to the most up-to-date Guidelines as
available from the Ministry of Health, Nutrition Division. Principals will refer to the District Lunch
Program Guidelines in establishing School Lunch Programs.
5.
The