Nutrition

Nutrition Policy

Goals

To ensure that all children understand the connection between healthy food and having a healthy body
To educate parents about healthy lunchbox contents
To teach children about the cultural values of food
To ensure that cooking activities use healthy food from the four food groups

Strategies

Nutrition information is available for parents/whānau through the newsletter, facebook, or parent library
Healthy food is used for any fundraising and provided at social events
Guidelines on healthy lunchbox food for children are regularly promoted
Resources are purchased to support nutrition education
Written guidelines are provided for parents/whānau about the celebration of birthdays
Staff role model healthy eating
Staff and children use good food hygiene practices such as hand washing before eating, preparing food, and after going to the toilet
An area is available for breastfeeding mothers to nurse their children
Staff participate in regular professional development with regard to nutrition