Nutritional Environment
Breakfast in the Classroom
Don’t let a hungry stomach lead to a distracted mind! Studies show that good nutrition leads to improved classroom performance, higher test scores and better behavior. It can be a challenge to get students to the cafeteria before school, so consider making breakfast a part of the school day with Breakfast in the Classroom! According […]
Healthy Snacking
Due to challenges with school scheduling, it’s not uncommon for students to eat an early or late school lunch. This can result in kids being hungry during or after the school day, and needing snacks to keep their busy bodies and minds going. In addition to nourishing bodies, snacks provide an opportunity to practice healthy […]
Beverages and Hydration
Rethink Your Drink Do you know how much sugar is in your drink? A Rethink Your Drink campaign is a great way to teach kids about the amount of sugar that can be found in commonly consumed beverages, as well as their impact on health. Encouraging kids to rethink their drink challenges them to make […]
Eating Healthy in the Cafeteria
Is your school lunchroom lively and colorful? Does it promote healthy eating? If not, it’s time to make your lunchroom smarter! The Smarter Lunchrooms movement was created in 2009 by the Cornell University Food & Brands Lab. Smarter Lunchrooms reinforce healthy eating and nudge kids toward nutritious foods by using evidence-based, lunchroom-focused principles to promote […]