Students and all members of the school community are encouraged to eat healthily, in line with the recommendations of the Food Pyramid. The Food Pyramid is a visual representation of how different foods and drinks can contribute towards a healthy balanced diet. It is displayed in the school canteen, the HPS notice board, and in Science and Home Economics classrooms. The key recommendations are to consume wholemeal breads, cereals, rice and pasta rather than the white variety; to increase the intake of fresh fruit and vegetables; to consume low fat dairy and protein foods; to decrease the intake of foods with a high fat, sugar or salt content. Examples of foods and drinks we recommend and endeavour to provide include: Wholemeal rolls, paninis, scones and wraps Vegetable soup Salads fruit, fruit pots Seeds Milk, unsweetened smoothies, fruit juices, water Yogurt Hot pasta dishes, curry Tea, coffee, herbal teas, bottled water Monitoring and Review This policy will be reviewed regularly. It will take into account any legislative changes, new policy and strategy documents either in the school or from the Department of Education and Skills, changes in school facilities and feedback from parents, students and staff. The review will be carried out by the Health Promoting School Committee, students, staff, and catering providers. Parental views will be acquired through the Parents’ Council.
Students and all members of the school community are encouraged to eat healthily, in line with the recommendations of the Food Pyramid. The Food Pyramid is a visual representation of how different foods and drinks can contribute towards a healthy balanced diet. It is displayed in the school canteen, the HPS notice board, and in Science and Home Economics classrooms. The key recommendations are to consume wholemeal breads, cereals, rice and pasta rather than the white variety; to increase the intake of fresh fruit and vegetables; to consume low fat dairy and protein foods; to decrease the intake of foods with a high fat, sugar or salt content. Examples of foods and drinks we recommend and endeavour to provide include: Wholemeal rolls, paninis, scones and wraps Vegetable soup Salads fruit, fruit pots Seeds Milk, unsweetened smoothies, fruit juices, water Yogurt Hot pasta dishes, curry Tea, coffee, herbal teas, bottled water Monitoring and Review This policy will be reviewed regularly. It will take into account any legislative changes, new policy and strategy documents either in the school or from the Department of Education and Skills, changes in school facilities and feedback from parents, students and staff. The review will be carried out by the Health Promoting School Committee, students, staff, and catering providers. Parental views will be acquired through the Parents’ Council.
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