Healthy School Food

No Junk Food Policy in Moose Kerr School

This story highlights the origins, successes, and challenges of Moose Kerr School’s No Junk Food Policy. Download Policy Story (PDF)

Budget Submission: Universal School Food Strategy

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Budget submission on the APCCP’s call for a Universal School Food Strategy in Alberta. Download Budget Submission (PDF)

Survey: Principals’ Perceptions of the School Food Environment in Alberta

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This study examines the current landscape of school food in Alberta during the 2014-2015 academic year. Download Survey (PDF)

Issue Brief: Promoting Healthy School Food Environments – A Universal School Food Strategy for Alberta

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This brief explores evidence on the feasibility and potential benefits of a Universal School Food Strategy for Alberta. Download Issue Brief (PDF)

Issue Brief: Creating Protective Environments – Restricting Access to Unhealthy Foods around Schools

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This brief outlines the issue of access to unhealthy foods near schools, highlights the benefits to taking action, and proposes a number of policy options to address the issue. Download Issue [...]

Evidence Synthesis: Childcare Physical Activity and Nutrition

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Impact of Childcare Physical Activity and Nutrition Policies and Interventions on PA, Consumption of Healthier Foods, and Body Weight Outcomes – October 2015 This evidence synthesis explores the [...]

Evidence Synthesis: The Influence of School Food Policies on Fruit and Vegetable Intake and Body Weight

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This evidence synthesis summarizes the impact of school food policies and interventions on students’ fruit and vegetable intake and body weight outcomes. Download Evidence Synthesis (PDF)

Toolkit: The School Zone and Nutrition

Healthy Eating, Healthy School Food, Local Capacity for Policy Change, Municipal Zoning and Community Design

This guide recommends courses of action for municipalities wishing to improve the food environment of children by limiting the presence of fast-food restaurants near schools. The guide employs [...]