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The Ontario School Food and Beverage Policy (Policy/Program Memorandum 150) was issued in October of 2010. This policy sets out guidelines for the types of foods and beverages that can be served in all Ontario publicly funded schools and comes into effect in September, 2011.

From the Ministry of Education’s website:

The purpose of this memorandum is to set out nutrition standards for food and beverages sold in publicly funded elementary and secondary schools in Ontario.

The school food and beverage policy contributes to improved education and health outcomes for all students. Research shows that « health and education success are intertwined: schools cannot achieve their primary mission of education if students are not healthy »and that « healthy eating patterns in childhood and adolescence promote optimal childhood health, growth, and intellectual development ».

The school environment profoundly influences students’ attitudes, preferences, and behaviours. Research also shows that when nutritionally inadequate food and beverages are available and promoted at school every day, even along with healthier food and beverages, it becomes increasingly difficult for students to have a healthy diet.

The implementation of the school food and beverage policy in Ontario’s publicly funded schools will contribute to reducing students’ risk of developing serious, chronic diseases, such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and certain types of cancer.

The school food and beverage policy constitutes a comprehensive approach to the sale of food and beverages in schools province-wide. The implementation of this policy is another important step in creating healthier schools in Ontario. It also reinforces the knowledge, skills, and attitudes regarding healthy eating that are developed through the various subjects and disciplines in the Ontario curriculum.

More information about PPM 150 can be found on the Ontario Ministry of Education website and webpages for PPM 150:

Growing Up Organic is a project of the Ottawa chapter of Canadian Organic Growers. This introductory guide outlines:

• Information about the history and activities of COGs Growing Up Organic program
• Information on how to start a school garden
• A suggested school garden calendar
• Lesson plans on growing organic food to complement the Ontario curriculum
• Contact information and useful links

The guide is available below, but you can also find out information about COG’s Growing Up Organic program by visiting their website, http://www.cog.ca/our-work/growing-up-organic/guo-ottawa/.

On September 1, 2008 the Healthy Food for Healthy Schools Act and Trans Fat Regulation came into effect. The regulation requires schools to drop trans fat from food and beverages sold on their premises.