HealthyPackedLunchGuidance-HealthEducation.docVIP

Healthy Packed Lunch Guidance It is well documented that unbalanced packed lunches result in higher intakes of fat, salt and sugar and lower intakes of the healthy nutrients such as vitamins, minerals and carbohydrates. As a result this dietary intake can have an adverse affect on learning, growth development and long-term health outcomes; which can affect education attainment and achievement. We have developed a Packed Lunch Guidance Policy to assist in promoting Healthy Packed Lunches to the whole school community; we hope you find this useful. How to Use the Packed Lunch Guidance The following two pages outline the Packed Lunch Guidance. Your school may wish to amend this document to meet the needs of the school. On page one of the guidance it outlines the foods and drinks that are recommended as part of a balanced packed lunch. On page two of the guidance it outlines the foods and drinks that are not recommended. The last two boxes on this page gives space to state how you will monitor packed lunches and whether you will allow foods that are not recommended e.g. crisps and cakes on certain days of the week. Also included is this pack is Did You Know sheet? This highlights why crisps, chocolate spread and juice drinks are not recommended on a daily basis, foods often included in packed lunches. An information sheet providing examples of a healthy packed lunch. Consultation – Packed Lunch Guidance It is recommended that once the Packed Lunch Guidance has been drafted that this is distributed to the whole school community for consultation and feedback. You may wish to consult in the following ways: Ask the school council to review the suggested guidance and feedback any suggestions. Distribute to the school meal supervisors for their feedback. Discuss with parents whether they would find such guidance useful for them. Include the guidance in the newsletter and ask for feedback from parents/carers. Distributing the Packed Lunch Guidance Once