Healthy Schools

Healthy Food for Healthy Schools

Introduction

Levels of obesity among young Canadian children have nearly tripled over the last 25 years. Providing healthier options and reducing trans fat will help improve the health of young people.

The Healthy Food for Healthy Schools Act was passed in April 2008. The legislation will require schools to drop trans fat from food and beverages sold in schools. Ontario is also examining options for establishing nutrition standards that conform to the new Canada Food Guide. These standards will apply to school cafeterias, vending machines, tuck shops, canteens and other daily food services in schools.

Legislation

• Healthy Food for Healthy Schools, 2008

News Releases and Background

• December 4, 2007 Ontario To Make Schools Trans-Fat Free
• April 16, 2008 Dropping Trans Fat From School Menus

Tools

• Trans Fat Standards Regulation
• Trans Fat Monitor
• Foundations for a Healthy School chart
• Eat Right Ontario