Back to school nutrition basics

Getting your kids involved in planning their own lunch is one of the best ways to ensure they’ll actually eat it.

Eating right at school

When children eat right, they can improve their memory and their ability to concentrate. Eating well supports healthy growth and development.

Food for a Balanced School Day

Since the Balanced School Day involves two nutrition breaks, you might have to plan your child’s snacks and lunches more carefully. Here are some tips and meal ideas to get you started.

Fuel children with smart snacking habits

Snacks can and should be an important part of a healthy eating plan for kids. Try these tips to help them to make healthier choices:

Get Kids in the Kitchen! EatRight Ontario Kids Recipe Challenge

Hey kids! Do you like helping the kitchen? Enter the EatRight Ontario Kids Recipe Challenge.

It’s back to school time! 10 tips to make this school year healthier

After the lazy days of summer, it can be hard to start thinking about a new school year and the busy routines that come with it. Here are some tips to save you time and keep you and your family healthy.

Make a balanced breakfast a habit in your home

Children who eat breakfast each day may have an advantage when it comes to learning. So shift your thinking to beyond sharpening their pencils to sharpening their minds by making a balanced breakfast a habit in your home. Here’s how:

Official Contest Rules for the Kids Recipe Challenge

This contest is being launched to promote kids’ participation in food preparation and making healthy choices at home and at school.

Packing Healthy School Lunches and Snacks FAQs

Simple lunch solutions

Ask children why they didn’t eat their lunches and more than likely they’ll come up with one of about four pet peeves. Here are some solutions that parents can use to make sure lunch makes the grade.