Providing a healthy food environment is good for kids of every
age so they can meet their potential and be the best they can
be. Policies on food in schools vary between jurisdictions, from
province to province. It's helpful for parents to become aware
of these policies as they pertain to their children. While some
schools have more balanced food guidelines, other schools are
much more strict and create an environment devoid of favourite
treats. Strict food policies don't work In schools with extreme
food policies, I anecdotally hear about teachers catching
children scarfing down bags of Doritos in the washroom stalls.
If this is common, it is a troubling observation. Extreme food
guidelines fuel the very unhealthy eating habits they intend to
discourage. Once a child develops unhealthy eating habits, it
becomes a much more difficult problem to fix later on. Actively
involve yourself in food policy decisions at school A purist
approach of removing sugar and fat laden food might make
administrators feel better