School Nutrition

Schools in British Columbia are working to create healthy eating environments by replacing junk-food with healthy food and beverage choices in school vending machines, cafeteria, stores and school fundraisers.

Guidelines for Food and Beverage Sales in BC Schools Nutrition criteria for the consumption of calories, fat, salt, and sugar to support healthy food and beverage choices.

Examples of Food Choices

Choose Least

Choose Sometimes

Choose Most

For additional support with the guidelines or more information on healthy eating, visit the following resources: 

Healthy Eating at School Information on issues such as healthy fundraising, the school environment, nutrition education, food at school, community partners and school nutrition policy

Dietitian Services at Healthlink BC: 8-1-1 Free nutrition information by phone or on the web.

Brand Name Food List Provides nutrition ratings for packaged and franchised food and beverages.

Tips and Recipes for Quantity Cooking To assist people who prepare foods for sale to students, such as chef instructors, food service staff, students and Parent Advisory Councils.