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- Providing food to children and youth provides many benefits, including: reducing hunger improving nutrition and health outcomes supporting local economies improving learning outcomes promoting sustainability reducing food-related spending for families
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That all children and youth in Canada have access to nutritious food at school, in an inclusive, non-stigmatizing environment that fosters healthy practices, while strengthening connections with local food systems, the environment and culture.
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Early childhood is a time of rapid growth and development. Children 2 years and older who are breastfed or receiving breast milk should continue as long as mother and child want to, in addition to being offered nutritious foods. Early childhood is an important life stage to begin developing healthy eating habits that will last a lifetime. Offering ...
Growth and development continue in later childhood and adolescence. The onset of puberty brings a growth spurt that increases needs for energy and nutrients.
School food programs improve access to the nutritious food all students need to grow and learn. These programs support the heath and learning of children and teens including those living in food insecure households.
Unfortunately, many children in Canada don’t get enough of the nutritious foods their bodies and brains need, foods that supply key nutrients and energy to fuel their healthy growth and development. National policies to ensure children have access to sufficient nutritious food are needed.
Oct 31, 2023 · Growing access to healthy and nutritious food could benefit all Canadian children. There are many reasons why children may be hungry or have diets that lack adequate nutrition. Many health organizations shared this view.
Apr 1, 2024 · April 1, 2024. Scarborough, Ontario. Every generation deserves a fair, healthy future – from kids, to parents, to grandparents. It’s why we’re supporting families, one of the many things that we are doing in Budget 2024 to build an economy that helps every generation get ahead. Children deserve to have the best start in life.
Jan 30, 2020 · The implementation of nutrition policies and guidelines in Canadian schools has increased the availability and consumption of nutrient-rich foods while reducing access to and consumption of foods and beverages that are high in sugars, sodium, and saturated fats.
