WELCOME! Salaam alaikum!

Size: px
Start display at page:

Download "WELCOME! Salaam alaikum!"

Transcription

1 WELCOME! Salaam alaikum!

2 Mum at DBS Mama Baba Ganoush Instagram and Facebook accounts DBS Garden projects Food writer, food editor, photographer, cook Food contributor to Doha Family Guide Food Editor of Ahlan! Qatar Magazine Food Host of Mama Baba Ganoush on Food contributor to Food and Travel Arabia Magazine Who am I?

3 NUTRITION FACTS An estimated 42 million children aged under 5 years were overweight or obese in 2015, an increase of about 11 million during the past 15 years. Consumption of free sugars, including products like sugary drinks, is a major factor in the global increase of people suffering from obesity and diabetes * Source: World health Organisation (WHO)

4 NUTRITION FACTS The Qatar government has banned junk food in all government funded schools. This includes foods that are high in fat, salt and sugar content. This includes chocolate, potato chips, soft drinks and energy drinks Pancakes and sandwiches using brown flour will be used Salads, fruits and vegetables will be served Source: Qatar Tribune

5 NUTRITION what is junk food? High calorie High in sugar, salt and fat High in preservatives, additives, colouring and flavourings Little nutritional value

6 NUTRITION Why kid s need a healthy lunch box Children need nutritious food to give them energy and nutrients to help them concentrate, learn and play Helps to maintain weight and control diabetes and other health related issues

7 NUTRITION Qatar Nutrition Guide To address the increasing rate of diabetes and obesity Combination international food guidelines Includes six food groups; 1. Fruit 2. Veggies 3. Milk and dairy 4. Protein 5. Starches 6. Legumes

8 FOOD GROUP - fruit Whole fruits are great! Nature s candy! Rich in fibre and full of vitamin C Fruit compotes with antioxidant rich blueberries, blackberries add to unsweetened yoghurts Dairy free smoothies with veggies! Try a kale, banana, pineapple smoothie with ginger Sliced fruit with cubes of cheese

9 FOOD GROUP - Veggies Grated veggies to sandwiches and wraps Roasted veggies to dips and sauces, Chopped cooked veggies in pasta salads or with noodles and rice Crudites and sliced veggies with dips such as hummus

10 FOOD GROUP Milk and dairy alternatives Cheese sticks Cheese shapes Fromage frais (low fat curd cheese) Yoghurts Cheese pasta Grated cheese Labneh Dairy smoothie Cottage cheese dips Top tip! Choose unsweetened or low sugar options check labels

11 FOOD GROUP Fish, poultry and meat Lean meats chicken, beef alternatives Fish low sodium spring water canned fish Try homemade baked chicken nuggets, low fat meat balls with pasta or curries with brown rice. Eggs boiled, sliced, omelettes, fritattas

12 FOOD GROUP Cereals and starches Whole grain and high fibre Breads pita, rolls, Muffins Pasta Noodles Rice

13 Hummus with veggies Lentil dhal Bean salads Black bean enchilada Beans and rice Wraps with beans and salad FOOD GROUP - Legumes

14 SPECIAL DIETS Allergies and food Always check with your paediatrician Do not eliminate food groups without medical supervision More product alternatives in supermarkets but usually expensive sensitivities

15 TOP TIPS! For healthy eating KISS KISS KISS Keep it so simple Encourage your child to make their lunch box Praise your child for healthy choices Be a role model Try to pack a different lunch every day to stop boredom use a schedule stick on the fridge Rotate weekly menus Nourish don t punish Slowly make dietary changes it can take up to 20 times for a child to accept a new food

16 TOP TIPS! DBS food break info KS1 three breaks; a. 8.30am 8.50am b. 9.50am 10.40am c am KS2 two breaks; a. 8.20am 8.50am b am 11.30am

17 SHOPPING what to look for Choose a wide range of fresh, unprocessed food from the 6 food groups Limit, salt, sugar and fat Choose water as a main drink Check food labels

18 SHOPPING - Food labels serving sizes

19 SHOPPING food labels - ingredients Be a food detective! Be aware of products that label themselves healthy The ingredients are listed in order of predominance Take a look at the highlighted text Six of the eight ingredients are sugars 98% of this food is refined flour, sugar, oil and glycerin

20 SHOPPING! Bento boxes Check at Virgin Megastores, Daiso, Park N Shop Based on Japanese lunch box Different compartments Ideal for separating foods Can be insulated Ideal for carrying

21 SHOPPING! Storage Available at Lakeland and Carrefour Clips no spills Great for little hands Compartments to keep foods separated

22 SHOPPING! Storage Choose fun and colourful boxes or themed lunch boxes Insulated lunch boxes Colourful and bright Smoothie and water containers May include cutlery Different shapes and sizes Different price ranges

23 One of the greatest gifts you can give your child is good health

24 Thank you! Shukran! Information, lunch box recipes and recommended websites will be posted on the Doha British website

HEALTHY EATING for Children

HEALTHY EATING for Children HEALTHY EATING for Children Guidelines for Children 6 to 12 Years Old Let your child help you plan and prepare meals, such as choosing a fruit at the store, setting the table, or making the salad. HEALTHY

More information

LUNCH ASSESSMENT FINDINGS. World School Milk Day, September 2010

LUNCH ASSESSMENT FINDINGS. World School Milk Day, September 2010 LUNCH ASSESSMENT FINDINGS World School Milk Day, September 2010 HEALTHY LUNCH = HEALTHY STUDENTS Young minds need good food to perform their best; healthy choices at lunch give children the energy and

More information

8.2 Breads, Cereals, Potatoes, Pasta and Rice

8.2 Breads, Cereals, Potatoes, Pasta and Rice 8.2 Breads, Cereals, Potatoes, Pasta and Rice Foods on this shelf are the best energy providers for your body, so the more active you are the more you need. 8.2.1 How many servings should I have every

More information

Help My Child Gain Weight Dietary advice for children who need extra nourishment

Help My Child Gain Weight Dietary advice for children who need extra nourishment Help My Child Gain Weight Dietary advice for children who need extra nourishment Dietary advice for children who need extra energy Some children grow more slowly than expected, this may be because your

More information

Eating for Learning. Tips for Packing a Safe School Lunch

Eating for Learning. Tips for Packing a Safe School Lunch Eating for Learning Studies show that well-nourished children are able to concentrate longer and perform better at school. Children are ready to learn and are more alert when they eat a variety of healthy

More information

Lesson 3 Healthy Eating Guidelines

Lesson 3 Healthy Eating Guidelines Lesson 3 Healthy Eating Guidelines Guidelines are helpful in order to assist people to make sensible dietary choices in order to prevent obesity, malnutrition, diet related diseases and poor energy Nutritional

More information

NUTRITION GUIDE. Fruits & Veggies are yummy. AND nutritious!

NUTRITION GUIDE. Fruits & Veggies are yummy. AND nutritious! NUTRITION GUIDE Fruits & Veggies are yummy AND nutritious! Why eat fruits and vegetables? Fruits and vegetables are an important part of a healthy diet for both kids and adults. While most fruits and veggies

More information

INTRODUCTION. We want the children that we serve to eat well in our dining rooms and perform well in their classrooms

INTRODUCTION. We want the children that we serve to eat well in our dining rooms and perform well in their classrooms INTRODUCTION At Holroyd Howe we wholeheartedly encourage the move towards a healthier lifestyle within our schools and as such, we ensure that the structure and content of all our menus promotes the wellbeing

More information

RAVENSDALE PRIMARY SCHOOL. Working together to be the best we possibly can. Healthy Lunchboxes

RAVENSDALE PRIMARY SCHOOL. Working together to be the best we possibly can. Healthy Lunchboxes RAVENSDALE PRIMARY SCHOOL Working together to be the best we possibly can Healthy Lunchboxes Healthier Lunchboxes Dear Parents We would like to share with you some recent advice from the government with

More information

Eat Well For Life Bingo

Eat Well For Life Bingo GOAL To integrate the Canada s Food Guide in an interactive bingo game, making learning about healthy eating for healthy aging interesting and fun. Objectives: To become familiar with Canada s Food Guide

More information

PEI School Nutrition Policies November 25, 2004

PEI School Nutrition Policies November 25, 2004 Backgrounder PEI School Nutrition Policies November 25, 2004 Background In June 2003, the three school boards began to develop new school nutrition policies with the assistance of the PEI Healthy Eating

More information

Introduction. we want the children that we serve to eat well in our dining rooms and perform well in their classrooms

Introduction. we want the children that we serve to eat well in our dining rooms and perform well in their classrooms Introduction At Holroyd Howe we wholeheartedly encourage the move towards a healthier lifestyle within our schools and as such, we ensure that the structure and content of all our menus promotes the wellbeing

More information

Chronic Inflammation and Diet

Chronic Inflammation and Diet Chronic Inflammation and Diet The immune system works to protect and defend the body from potentially harmful threats, like bacteria or a virus. What happens when that threat originates from within the

More information

Ready, Set, Start Counting!

Ready, Set, Start Counting! Ready, Set, Start Counting! Carbohydrate Counting a Tool to Help Manage Your Blood Glucose When you have diabetes, keeping your blood glucose in a healthy range can help you feel your best today and in

More information

Healthy Practices: Nutrition and Fitness

Healthy Practices: Nutrition and Fitness 1 Sample Menus We have included a few sample menus to help you plan. Not all the ideas will work for your program. Because of the many different kinds of center programs and facilities it is important

More information

Healthy Eating & Food Policy

Healthy Eating & Food Policy Healthy Eating & Food Policy Eat of the good things which we have provided for you. (Quran 2:172) Eat of what is lawful and wholesome on the earth. (Quran 2:168) Aim We are aware of the current situation

More information

WOULD YOU BE AN ANGEL?

WOULD YOU BE AN ANGEL? WOULD YOU BE AN ANGEL? Dear Families, Snack time is an important part of your child's experience here at preschool. Our curriculum includes thanking God for our food, teaching children about healthy food

More information

Nutritional Guidelines

Nutritional Guidelines Nutritional Guidelines Introduction The Food Standards Agency and the National Governors Association have produced guidance on food policy in schools. The new nutritional standards for school food are

More information

Healthy Eating, Snacks and Lunch Box Policy

Healthy Eating, Snacks and Lunch Box Policy Healthy Eating, Snacks and Lunch Box Policy Healthy Eating, Snacks & Lunch Box Policy Page 1 of 5 April 2016 LEWANNICK CP SCHOOL VERSION CONTROL SHEET POLICY NAME: Healthy Eating, Snacks and Lunch Box

More information

2013 USA Gymnastics Fitness Program

2013 USA Gymnastics Fitness Program NUTRITION HANDOUTS 0 USA Gymnastics Fitness Program 0 choose MyPlate 0 to a great plate Making food choices for a healthy lifestyle can be as simple as using these 0 Tips. Use the ideas in this list to

More information

Ketogenic Diet Guide

Ketogenic Diet Guide Ketogenic Diet Guide 1. Be knowledgeable: - What is a ketogenic diet? The ketogenic diet is a high-fat, moderate-protein, very low-carb diet. This diet generates the production of ketone bodies which pass

More information

Food Fingers & Fun. Healthy Eating for Preschool & Young School Age Children

Food Fingers & Fun. Healthy Eating for Preschool & Young School Age Children Food Fingers & Fun Healthy Eating for Preschool & Young School Age Children Healthy Eating for Children Eating Well with Canada s Food Guide recommends the balance and variety of foods your child needs

More information

Diet for Stroke Prevention: Getting Started

Diet for Stroke Prevention: Getting Started Diet for Stroke Prevention: Getting Started The types of foods that you eat may influence your risk of having a stroke. You can use this guide to help you get started making dietary changes to reduce your

More information

Outline. Roles of a Sobeys Dietitian Healthy Eating Basics Balance Your Meals Be Size Wise Nutrition Labeling Practice Mindful Eating Meals Made Easy

Outline. Roles of a Sobeys Dietitian Healthy Eating Basics Balance Your Meals Be Size Wise Nutrition Labeling Practice Mindful Eating Meals Made Easy Outline Roles of a Sobeys Dietitian Healthy Eating Basics Balance Your Meals Be Size Wise Nutrition Labeling Practice Mindful Eating Meals Made Easy Tip #1 Balance Your Meals Have at least 3 foods groups

More information

Diet for Heart Disease Prevention: Getting Started

Diet for Heart Disease Prevention: Getting Started Diet for Heart Disease Prevention: Getting Started The types of foods that you eat can influence your risk of developing heart disease. You can use this guide to help you get started making dietary changes

More information

HEALTHY LUNCHBOXES. Practical tips for you and your children on how to prepare a healthy lunchbox

HEALTHY LUNCHBOXES. Practical tips for you and your children on how to prepare a healthy lunchbox HEALTHY LUNCHBOXES Practical tips for you and your children on how to prepare a healthy lunchbox GOOD FOOD HABITS SET EARLY IN CHILDHOOD CAN LAST A LIFETIME. Lunches provide around one third of our daily

More information

Nutrition Guidelines

Nutrition Guidelines Nutrition Guidelines Encourage exclusive breastfeeding until 6 months of age and maintenance of breastfeeding after introduction of solid food until at least 2 months of age Set a daily meal schedule (3

More information

Go Further With Food

Go Further With Food 1 March 2018 Healthy Eating Tip of the Month Go Further With Food March is National Nutrition Month. This is a great time of year to help kids understand the role of nutrition in their bodies as well as

More information

HELP. My child won t eat! A guide for families

HELP. My child won t eat! A guide for families HELP My child won t eat! A guide for families Help, my child won t eat! Many children go through phases of refusing to eat certain foods or at times refusing to eat anything at all. This is a normal stage

More information

SNACKING + = + = + = SUCCESS! HEALTHY SNACK EXAMPLES ADD AT LEAST ONE MORE FOOD GROUP INCLUDING DAIRY, PROTEIN OR WHOLE GRAINS FRUIT OR VEGETABLE

SNACKING + = + = + = SUCCESS! HEALTHY SNACK EXAMPLES ADD AT LEAST ONE MORE FOOD GROUP INCLUDING DAIRY, PROTEIN OR WHOLE GRAINS FRUIT OR VEGETABLE : TAKING CHARGE OF YOUR CHOICES - FITTING IN FAMILY LESSON MEALS, 4: FOOD MEAL IN-A-BOX PLANNING, CAFÉ ALL OF SUCCESS YOUR FOOD AND SERVED DINING DECISIONS IN A BOX! START WITH A FRUIT OR VEGETABLE ADD

More information

John Keble Church of England Primary School. Healthy Eating and Packed Lunch Policy. Chair of Governors Fr Andrew Teather

John Keble Church of England Primary School. Healthy Eating and Packed Lunch Policy. Chair of Governors Fr Andrew Teather John Keble Church of England Primary School Healthy Eating and Packed Lunch Policy Chair of Governors Fr Andrew Teather Head teacher Catherine Allard Date May 2018 Review date May 2021 1 Aim At John Keble

More information

Feeding children aged 1-4 years. A guide for parents and carers

Feeding children aged 1-4 years. A guide for parents and carers Feeding children aged 1-4 years A guide for parents and carers Feeding children aged 1-4 years Children aged 1-4 years are growing quickly and have high energy and nutrient requirements for their size.

More information

Fuelled4life Fresh Made REGISTRATION TOOL KIT

Fuelled4life Fresh Made REGISTRATION TOOL KIT Fuelled4life Fresh Made REGISTRATION TOOL KIT fuelled4life.org.nz 1 Contents What is Fuelled4life Fresh Made?...2 Who is Fresh Made for?...3 Registration process... 4 Registration guidelines... 6 Sample

More information

Turkish Toast Contains Sesame. Fresh Fruit & Raw Vegetables. Hunan Orange & Ginger Beef with Rice & Vegetables Chinese. Mixed Fresh Vegetables

Turkish Toast Contains Sesame. Fresh Fruit & Raw Vegetables. Hunan Orange & Ginger Beef with Rice & Vegetables Chinese. Mixed Fresh Vegetables Week One 2018/19 Main Menu 12 months to 5 years (2) Weekly Menu Summary 3 2 Serves White Meat (Chicken or Fish) 3 2 Serves Red Meat 3 1 Serve Vegetarian 3 6 Serves Provided Wholemeal Raisin Bread Wholemeal

More information

Select Cleanse 14-Day Detox Program

Select Cleanse 14-Day Detox Program Select Cleanse 14-Day Detox Program Select Cleanse is a superior quality functional food supplement designed by clinicians to help support detoxification and cleansing. The research-based ingredients in

More information

The Five Most Unhealthful School Lunches A Report from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine Spring 2010

The Five Most Unhealthful School Lunches A Report from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine Spring 2010 Introduction The Five Most Unhealthful School Lunches A Report from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine Spring 2010 Because American children consume more than 7 billion school meals every

More information

Guide to Healthy Fire Service Meetings

Guide to Healthy Fire Service Meetings Guide to Healthy Fire Service Meetings A Free Resource Guide for the Fire Service 1 Guide to Healthy Fire Service Meetings Table of Contents Introduction page 3 Mediterranean Diet Overview page 4 General

More information

Eating well for children aged one to five years

Eating well for children aged one to five years Eating well for children aged one to five years A guide for parents Follow us on Twitter @NHSaaa Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/nhsaaa Visit our website: www.nhsaaa.net All our publications are

More information

Healthy Eating: Lunch Ideas

Healthy Eating: Lunch Ideas Healthy Eating: Lunch Ideas Department of Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics Having a healthy school lunch is very important as it provides children with the energy to concentrate during class and helps them

More information

DRAFT spring/summer menu for early years settings in England

DRAFT spring/summer menu for early years settings in England DRAFT spring/summer menu for early years settings in England Public Health England has asked the Children s Food Trust to develop a new set of three-week menus for early years settings in England, to reflect

More information

EATING FOR A s. Healthy Eating Guide for Healthy Learners

EATING FOR A s. Healthy Eating Guide for Healthy Learners EATING FOR A s Healthy Eating Guide for Healthy Learners 2 Healthy Children Learn Better Want your children to do well in school? Yes! Make sure they have breakfast, pack them healthy lunches and choose

More information

Nutrition Guidelines

Nutrition Guidelines Patient Handouts 26 Nutrition Guidelines a Set a daily meal schedule (3 balanced meals and 2 healthy snacks). j Eat breakfast EVERYDAY. j Serve fruits and/or vegetables at every meal. (Aim to eat 5 servings

More information

Healthy summer recipes and tips

Healthy summer recipes and tips Healthy summer recipes and tips Our Bupa nurses have put together these healthy summer recipes and simple tips to help you eat well during the warmer months. You may find that your appetite changes along

More information

101 Healthy Snack Ideas (that even picky toddlers and preschoolers will eat)

101 Healthy Snack Ideas (that even picky toddlers and preschoolers will eat) Toddlers and Preschoolers have little tummies and they re growing. As a result, they need to eat more than 3 meals a day they need snacks. Instead of grabbing packaged snack food, take the opportunity

More information

CCEI530B: Nutrition II: Nutrition and Food Service in the Childcare Setting Course Handout

CCEI530B: Nutrition II: Nutrition and Food Service in the Childcare Setting Course Handout CCEI530B: Nutrition II: Nutrition and Food Service in the Childcare Setting Course Handout Welcome to CCEI530B Nutrition II Nutrition and Food Service in the Childcare Setting Good nutrition is important

More information

1 P a g e. Training and Nutrition Coaching

1 P a g e. Training and Nutrition Coaching I don t think you could venture into most shopping centres, commercials gyms and supplement stores, without seeing a smoothie station. The sad part is that while customers are thinking they re making a

More information

STRIVE FOR 5 HANDOUT. On a Budget? Fruit juice and smoothies

STRIVE FOR 5 HANDOUT. On a Budget? Fruit juice and smoothies STRIVE FOR 5 HANDOUT Picky Eaters If possible, eat your meals together and lead by example. Give small portions of vegetables and praise your child for eating, even if they only manage a little. Don t

More information

GUIDE TO FOOD CHOICES

GUIDE TO FOOD CHOICES APPENDIX A Page 1 of 5 GUIDE TO FOOD CHOICES The Public Schools Branch encourages choosing the healthiest options from all four food groups from Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide for a balanced and

More information

M E A L P R E P 1 0 1

M E A L P R E P 1 0 1 F i s h e r N u t r i t i o n S y s t e m s M E A L P R E P 1 0 1 M e a l P r e p l i k e a B o s s a n d R e d u c e M e a l T i m e S t r e s s S U Z A N N E F I S H E R M S, R D, L D N BENEFITS OF MEAL

More information

Foods to Increase Your Child s Calories and Protein

Foods to Increase Your Child s Calories and Protein Patient and Family Education Foods to Increase Your Child s Calories and Protein Ideas to use different foods to add more calories and protein to your child s diet Your child needs food and nutrition to

More information

Food use by and best before dates

Food use by and best before dates Food use by and best before dates In Australia all packaged foods that last less than two years should have a use-by or 'best before' date stamped on the box, wrapper or bottle. Foods stamped with a use

More information

Healthy Lunchboxes Practical tips for you and your children on how to prepare a healthy lunchbox

Healthy Lunchboxes Practical tips for you and your children on how to prepare a healthy lunchbox Healthy Lunchboxes Practical tips for you and your children on how to prepare a healthy lunchbox Good food habits set early in childhood can last a lifetime. Lunches provide around one third of our daily

More information

Nutrition and Dietetics Patient Information Leaflet

Nutrition and Dietetics Patient Information Leaflet Dietary advice for people with diabetes who are underweight or who have experienced weight loss Nutrition and Dietetics Patient Information Leaflet Introduction This dietary advice sheet gives some general

More information

1600 Calorie Rapid Fat Loss Detox Guidelines:

1600 Calorie Rapid Fat Loss Detox Guidelines: 1600 Calorie Rapid Fat Loss Detox Guidelines: CONSULT WITH YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE STARTING ANY NUTRITIONAL PROGRAM. CHECK FOR FOOD ALLERGIES & MEDICATION INTERACTIONS Eat breakfast within 1 hr of waking

More information

Is your child having a Carb Crash?

Is your child having a Carb Crash? Is your child having a Carb Crash? Your son or daughter played the Carb Crash game at the Children s Exercise and Nutrition Centre. Carb is short form for carbohydrate. In the game, each building block

More information

A FOODIE PICKY EATER TURN YOUR INTO. 1) Feeding Your Future Foodie. 3) Getting Kids in the Kitchen. 2) Making Fruits and Veggies Fun!

A FOODIE PICKY EATER TURN YOUR INTO. 1) Feeding Your Future Foodie. 3) Getting Kids in the Kitchen. 2) Making Fruits and Veggies Fun! 1 August 2017 Health Eating Tip of the Month TURN PICKY EATER IN A FOODIE Is your child a selective eater? You are not alone, it is common for children to have picky eating behaviors. As a parent, you

More information

It s easy to find a way to get some extra fruit and vegies in your day.

It s easy to find a way to get some extra fruit and vegies in your day. It s easy to find a way to get some extra fruit and vegies in your day. An Australian Government, State and Territory health initiative. TM www.healthyactive.gov.au State of Western Australia 2004, reproduced

More information

Eating well with a small appetite. Information for patients Sheffield Dietetics

Eating well with a small appetite. Information for patients Sheffield Dietetics Eating well with a small appetite Information for patients Sheffield Dietetics page 2 of 12 Introduction The following information has been put together to offer tips on coping with a small appetite. When

More information

Apples (red or green) Peaches, Nectarines Oranges Grapefruits Plums. Pears Grapes Bananas Watermelons Kiwis

Apples (red or green) Peaches, Nectarines Oranges Grapefruits Plums. Pears Grapes Bananas Watermelons Kiwis Nutrition Eating good food is a very important part of every single day. Nutrition is what keeps your body going whether you are playing baseball or swimming, while you are walking to practice and even

More information

Are you packing a healthy lunch?

Are you packing a healthy lunch? Are you packing a healthy lunch? Getting the balance right A packed lunch can make a valuable contribution to your child s diet and future health. It is important to include a balanced variety of foods

More information

Menu Planning: Healthy Summer Meals

Menu Planning: Healthy Summer Meals Menu Planning: Healthy Summer Meals The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) was established to make sure that children continue to receive nutritious meals when school is not in session. SFSP can help children

More information

Plant-based Power Breakfasts!

Plant-based Power Breakfasts! Plant-based Power s! Kids, we talked about plant-based snacks earlier, do you remember what that means? Reminder: What do the words in the phrase plant-based food mean? Plant-based eating, or eating plant-based

More information

Paint Your Plate!... at Breakfast

Paint Your Plate!... at Breakfast 4.6 Parent Handouts Throughout the school year, help to encourage vegetable and fruit consumption at home and in the community by sending home parent handouts to help educate and remind parents about healthy

More information

Getting Enough Protein and Calories

Getting Enough Protein and Calories Patient Education Getting Enough Protein and Calories Nutrition to support your healing Your body needs more protein and calories for wound healing and when you are ill, receiving treatment, and recovering.

More information

Eating less salt mg sodium

Eating less salt mg sodium Eating less salt 2000 mg sodium Eating less salt - 2000 mg intake 12 Food Say Yes Say No Other seasonings such as McCormicks No Salt Added, Mrs. Dash, PC Blue Menu No Salt Seasoning Blends salt substitute

More information

HEALTHY PACKED LUNCHES FOR YOUR CHILDREN

HEALTHY PACKED LUNCHES FOR YOUR CHILDREN HEALTHY PACKED LUNCHES FOR YOUR CHILDREN The Importance of a Healthy Lunch Some five million children s lunchboxes are prepared in British homes every weekday, yet a Food Standards Agency survey revealed

More information

Take 5. Take 5 for your health. 3 recipes. 5 health facts. 1 quick read for your coffee break. SEPTEMBER 2017 HEALTHY LEARNING AT WORK

Take 5. Take 5 for your health. 3 recipes. 5 health facts. 1 quick read for your coffee break. SEPTEMBER 2017 HEALTHY LEARNING AT WORK for your health 3 recipes. 5 health facts. 1 quick read for your coffee break. Next-level lunches With school and work back in full swing, packed lunches are taking center stage. How can we make them healthier?

More information

My Menu Planner Healthy eating just got easier.

My Menu Planner Healthy eating just got easier. My Menu Planner Healthy eating just got easier. Type 2 Diabetes Menu Plan- Female This menu is designed to help you prevent and manage type 2 diabetes. How to use this meal plan This meal plan is for general

More information

OALCF Task Cover Sheet. Goal Path: Employment Apprenticeship Secondary School Post Secondary Independence

OALCF Task Cover Sheet. Goal Path: Employment Apprenticeship Secondary School Post Secondary Independence Task Title: Calculating Recipes and Ingredients Learner Name: OALCF Task Cover Sheet Date Started: Date Completed: Successful Completion: Yes No Goal Path: Employment Apprenticeship Secondary School Post

More information

Nourishing Beverages

Nourishing Beverages Nourishing Beverages During cancer treatment, it is important to eat well to maintain your energy level and to help your body heal. There may be times during treatment when your appetite is decreased or

More information

Slendier Body Transformation Eating Plan

Slendier Body Transformation Eating Plan Slendier Body Transformation Eating Plan See below for a full month of meal plans to help you lose weight First, let s talk about weight loss Getting Started Congratulations on beginning the journey to

More information

Tips for Packing a Healthy School Lunch

Tips for Packing a Healthy School Lunch Tips for Packing a Healthy School Lunch Laura Sant, Franklin County Packing lunches for your children is no easy task. It takes time and planning. Plus, every parent knows that just because you pack it,

More information

Catering for Individuals of Jewish Faith at School

Catering for Individuals of Jewish Faith at School at Food Smart s an naq nutrition program As part of a healthy diet that promotes growth and development, children and young adolescents should be consuming a wide variety of nutritious foods every day.

More information

December 2017 Social Media Content Holiday posts

December 2017 Social Media Content Holiday posts Holiday posts What are your family s favorite dairy traditions? Post them in the comments below with #DairyTraditions. Tis the season for milk, cookies and holiday fun! What are your family s favorite

More information

1600 Calorie Meal Plans

1600 Calorie Meal Plans 1600 Calorie Meal Plans - All meals are modeled after the plate method to include about 1 cup of carbohydrates or starches, 3 to 4 ounces of protein, and an unlimited amount of non starchy vegetables.

More information

Thank you for the yummy food that you gave to my breakfast club. Your food has helped me to learn and become smart at school.

Thank you for the yummy food that you gave to my breakfast club. Your food has helped me to learn and become smart at school. Thank you for the yummy food that you gave to my breakfast club. Your food has helped me to learn and become smart at school. - Sarah 6 66 4 5 43 Foodbank at a glance Total kilograms re in 2015/16 33M

More information

Say hello to the new BP LunchBox

Say hello to the new BP LunchBox Say hello to the new BP LunchBox BostonPizza.com/School-Programs It s variety, nutrition and an excellent fundraising opportunity all boxed up neatly, making it easy to deliver the best lunch of the school

More information

Munch on this! Cooking & preparing your meals Shopping for food PLAN SHOP COOK EAT

Munch on this! Cooking & preparing your meals Shopping for food PLAN SHOP COOK EAT Munch on this! Munch your way to healthy meals! Let s find different ways that you can eat more healthfully! Focus on behaviors that fit your lifestyle and budget, from: Planning your meals Cooking & preparing

More information

Courgette fritters. Ingredients. Method. Serving suggestion. Equipment. Variation. Tip. Nutrition

Courgette fritters. Ingredients. Method. Serving suggestion. Equipment. Variation. Tip. Nutrition Courgette fritters Ingredients Serves 4 2 eggs ¼ cup milk cup wholemeal flour teaspoon baking powder 1 cup grated courgette, well-drained 1 tablespoon of oil pinch salt pepper to taste Method 1. Beat the

More information

Go for Green Guidelines: Breakfast

Go for Green Guidelines: Breakfast Go for Green Guidelines: Breakfast Overview The typical American breakfast menu has long been characterized by high-fat, high-calorie meats, fried eggs, and starchy side items. The Go for Green guidelines

More information

Are you packing a healthy lunch?

Are you packing a healthy lunch? Are you packing a healthy lunch? Getting the balance right A packed lunch can make a valuable contribution to your child s diet and future health. It is important to include a balanced variety of foods

More information

CARBOHYDRATE COUNTING GUIDE

CARBOHYDRATE COUNTING GUIDE NUTRITION SERVICES CARBOHYDRATE COUNTING GUIDE CARBOHYDRATE FOOD CHOICES Carbohydrates are the main nutrients in food that raise blood sugar. A healthy diet should have about half of its calories from

More information

Deanery C.E. Primary School. Good Practice Packed Lunch Guidelines

Deanery C.E. Primary School. Good Practice Packed Lunch Guidelines Deanery C.E. Primary School Good Practice Packed Lunch Guidelines Deanery Primary School Good Practice Packed Lunch Guidelines Overall Aim Of Our Guidelines To ensure that all packed lunches brought from

More information

Lesson 4. Choose Your Plate. In this lesson, students will:

Lesson 4. Choose Your Plate. In this lesson, students will: Lesson 4 Choose Your Plate In this lesson, students will: 1. Explore MyPlate to recognize that eating a variety of healthful foods in recommended amounts and doing physical activities will help their body

More information

Student Nutrition PROGRAM Nutrition Standards

Student Nutrition PROGRAM Nutrition Standards County of Lambton Student Nutrition PROGRAM Nutrition Standards TABLE OF CONTENTS Purpose of the Nutrition Standards... 3 What is a Healthy Snack or Healthy Meal According to the Nutrition Standards?...

More information

Mealtime Memo. Snacks as Mini-Meals

Mealtime Memo. Snacks as Mini-Meals Mealtime Memo National Food Service Management Institute The University of Mississippi for Child Care No. 7, 200 Snacks as Mini-Meals Snacks are an important part of children s diets. Young children have

More information

OPTIONS CENTER NUTRITION TOPIC

OPTIONS CENTER NUTRITION TOPIC OPTIONS CENTER NUTRITION TOPIC Nutrition and Learning The kinds of foods students put into their bodies make a difference in how well the brain processes information. Students can learn to make healthy

More information

SCHOOL&NUTRITION&PROGRAM&

SCHOOL&NUTRITION&PROGRAM& Learning(Today Leading(Tomorrow ( SCHOOLNUTRITIONPROGRAM 640WoodfordDrive Mt.Sterling,KY40353 859H497H8578 JulieTuttle,SchoolNutritionDirectorandReginaWhitaker,Secretary 2015H2016MEALPRICES Grade Level

More information

Chartwells School Dining Services at Warren Township Outtakes Lunch Menu May 4 May 8, 2015

Chartwells School Dining Services at Warren Township Outtakes Lunch Menu May 4 May 8, 2015 Lunch Menu May 4 May 8, 2015 Italian Sausage Panini Toasted Chicken Bacon Melt Panini Seasoned Green Beans Beef & Bean Stuffed Burrito Roasted Vegetable Toasted Ham & Cheese Nachos w/ Three Bean Salsa

More information

Eating Guidelines for Cancer Prevention Plant-Based Diet

Eating Guidelines for Cancer Prevention Plant-Based Diet Eating Guidelines for Cancer Prevention Plant-Based Diet Eating well is one thing you can do to help lower your chance of getting cancer. Eating a mainly plant based diet, one that includes vegetables,

More information

Published 2007 for the Ministry of Health by Learning Media Limited, Box 3293, Wellington, New Zealand.

Published 2007 for the Ministry of Health by Learning Media Limited, Box 3293, Wellington, New Zealand. Catering Guide These guidelines, produced by the Ministry of Health, support the Ministry of Education s Food and Nutrition for Healthy, Confident Kids: Guidelines to Support Healthy Eating Environments

More information

Introducing a gluten-free diet

Introducing a gluten-free diet Patient information leaflet Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Introducing a gluten-free diet Nutrition & Dietetics Department This leaflet tells you about who should follow a gluten-free

More information

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS. Service Styles. Water Availability in the CACFP

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS. Service Styles. Water Availability in the CACFP PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Service Styles The two meal service styles that can be used in CACFP are pre-portioned and family style. Preportioned means that the minimal requirement (or more) of food for each

More information

FAMILY. Healthy Beginnings 2-5

FAMILY. Healthy Beginnings 2-5 Handouts for Families Healthy Beginnings 2-5 Canada s Food Guide Tips Eat at least one dark green and one orange vegetable each day Go for dark green vegetables such as broccoli, romaine lettuce, green

More information

Guideline on How to Eat Throughout the Day

Guideline on How to Eat Throughout the Day Guideline on How to Eat Throughout the Day 1. Always, always have breakfast within 1 hour of waking up. This will kick start your day and help create the path you will take. It is a known fact that most

More information

HEALTHY EATING AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY: A POLICY FOR CHILD CARE

HEALTHY EATING AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY: A POLICY FOR CHILD CARE HEALTHY EATING AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY: A POLICY FOR CHILD CARE Importance: A healthy diet and adequate physical activity are essential for a child s learning, growth, development and overall health and

More information

Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust: delivering excellence in children and young people s health services

Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust: delivering excellence in children and young people s health services Weaning Health Visiting Teams Huntingdon Area Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust: delivering excellence in children and young people s health services What does Weaning mean? There comes a time

More information

DISCOVER PULSES WITH BONDUELLE. Your Complete Guide to Pulses: Nutritional Information, Recipes, and More!

DISCOVER PULSES WITH BONDUELLE. Your Complete Guide to Pulses: Nutritional Information, Recipes, and More! DISCOVER PULSES WITH BONDUELLE Your Complete Guide to Pulses: Nutritional Information, Recipes, and More! 2016: THE YEAR OF PULSES LEARN ABOUT ONE OF THE WORLD S MOST IMPORTANT AND NUTRITIONAL FOODS Every

More information

Diet for Liver Disease

Diet for Liver Disease Patient Education Diet for Liver Disease The basics People with liver disease need to get the right amount of calories and nutrients. This handout gives basic information about the diet for people with

More information

Debunking Diet Myths That Keep Us From a Healthy Diet

Debunking Diet Myths That Keep Us From a Healthy Diet Healthy Eating Made Easy Kristin Kirkpatrick, MS, RD, LD Debunking Diet Myths That Keep Us From a Healthy Diet 1. Healthy food is too expensive 2. It takes too much time to eat well 3. You have to be a

More information