Nutrition Support for School and Community Programs

Does your
program...

Struggle with snack or mealtime planning for your program?

Offer sweet treat or processed food items not realizing they are disruptive to each child’s health? And hear parents wanting healthier options to be served?

Need support in knowing what meal or snack items can be offered that will be nourishing and wholesome but cost-effective?

Notice picky eating or disruptive eating behaviors but not sure how to support the child?

Want to develop a safe environment for health and wellness & body image positivity

Research shows us...

12% of Canadian children aged 5-17 are clinically obese
30% of school aged children are affected by chronic disease- diabetes, obesity, depression, asthma...
Consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages is link to early onset Type 2 diabetes in children
Digestive health is directly correlated with mental health, social behavior and brain development
A nutritious diet improves academic performance and enhances concentration and memory
Empowering children to learn about healthy eating and developing a healthy relationship with food will help prevent eating disorders in adolescence
Nutrition education in learning centers are vital to improve food literacy and supporting kids to develop healthy eating habits

Together, let's bring kids into the kitchen and empower our children to live HEALTHIER LIVES and learn to LOVE FOOD. Because, when it comes to our kids, I know there isn't much you wouldn't do to keep them SMILING and THRIVING.

Offerings

Snack and Mealtime Planning

Does your program offer snacks or meals? I will work with you in developing a mealtime toolkit to include kid-friendly whole food menu options that kids will love! Providing nourishing snacks is one way that you can
support optimal development and promote healthy eating and activity patterns for the children in your program.

Nutrition Curriculum for Kids

I will work with your organization to develop program that is specific to the age group and your environment. Let’s make healthy eating fun through cooking classes, food exploration activities and learning about nutrition! Single classes or a workshop series to include the children, staff and/or families can be supported!

Nutrition Learning Series & Cooking Classes for Kids

Teaching children the basics of nutrition, fostering healthy eating habits and getting them learning about and loving food will set them up with healthy eating patterns that will last a lifetime. As a Montessori Inspired Cooking Instructor & Certified Nutritional Practitioner, I see the importance of getting children engaged and excited about food! From nutrition based curriculum & food exploration activities to cooking classes that can be adapted to any age group or learning environment, together lets bring fun and healthy food to the table.

Program Options:

Staff & Parent Support- All About Healthy Learning

As caregivers, we have a lot of responsibility on our plates to ensure our children are provided with proper nourishment for optimal growth & development. Our own habits, attitudes & eating choices have a huge influence on our children’s lifestyle and food practices. I will show you exactly what you need to know to ensure the child in your care is set up for success at mealtimes and how you can create a positive eating environment and be an effective role model in healthy eating and living practices.

Workshop Topics:

Not exactly sure what your program needs?

Schedule a COMPLIMENTARY 30-minute consultation to learn exactly what your next steps should be. Let's set up our children for a lifetime of healthy living.
It starts here.