The Healthy Meals in Schools Programme encourages healthier food and beverage choices in schools. We achieve this through an integrated programme involving teachers, canteen vendors and students. We also work together with the Ministry of Education to actively encourage participation. This programme aims to help students cultivate healthy eating habits right from their youth.
Programme criteria - Under this programme, canteen vendors need to follow food service guidelines. These include:
- Cutting down fat, sugar and salt
- Serving whole grains, fruit and vegetables
- Serving healthy set meals
These meals incorporate food from the four main food groups – brown rice, wholemeal bread, meat and others, vegetable and fruit. These help students receive the appropriate nutrients necessary for their growing needs.
