FOOD & HEALTH

 

The whole staff at ROYAL AMEICAN school knows that we have a part to play in promoting a healthy lifestyle, including encouraging healthy eating options. 

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We believe that:

Diet is central to health and a child’s diet can influence both current and future health, as well as affecting learning potential. As children spend an average of one-quarter of their waking lives in school, schools need to promote healthy food and drink choices throughout the school day. 



We aim to promote healthy & balanced eating by: 

• Encouraging foods which are rich in vitamins, iron, and calcium, in particular fruit, vegetables, meat, beans, bread, and low-fat dairy products. 

• Encouraging starchy foods as a source of energy (such as bread, pasta, rice, and potatoes) rather than fatty foods. 

• Encouraging fruit juices, lower-fat milk, and sugar-free drinks. 

• Discouraging sugary and carbonated drinks and less healthy snacks between meals.