Healthy eating and proper nutrition play a crucial role in the overall wellbeing of students and staff at schools. A balanced diet supports physical health, mental focus, emotional stability, and long-term development, creating a positive learning environment and benefiting students beyond their school years.

Additionally, encouraging local, seasonal, and plant-based foods supports both personal health and environmental sustainability. Moreover, educating students about mindful eating helps reduce waste and promotes responsible consumption.

In the next subpages, we are going to explore the importance of healthy eating and nutrition in schools through key topics:

• Nutrients – Understanding essential nutrients and their role in growth, energy, and overall health.
• Nutrition in Adolescence – Addressing the unique dietary needs of teenagers for optimal development.
• Overnutrition & Undernutrition – Examining the effects of both excessive and insufficient nutrient intake on student wellbeing.
• Nutritional Assessment – Identifying ways to evaluate and improve students’ nutritional status in school settings.

By implementing these topics under the umbrella of healthy eating and nutrition, we aim to create a school environment that fosters better health, improved learning outcomes, and lifelong healthy habits.