Menu Development & Nutrition
A healthy school canteen requires a healthy menu comprised of predominately Green foods offering a limited number of Amber foods, which provides convenience and variety. The information included has been put together to help canteens plan and assess their menus, read food labels and to inspire new canteen menu ideas.
Menu Development:
Planning a Canteen Menu
Is Your Canteen Menu Healthy?
Preparing a Recipe for Inclusion on the Canteen Menu
Reading Food Labels
Alternative Ideas for ‘Occasional’ (RED) Foods
Sample Primary School Menu
Sample High School Menu
High School Recess Food Ideas
What are GREEN & AMBER Foods? (Members only*)
Teaming AMBER Foods with GREEN Foods (Members only*)
Serving Hot Soups and Noodles in your Canteen (Members only*)
Nutrition:
FSANZ Food Additives Fact Sheet
Gluten Free Facts for School Canteens (Members only*)
Anaphylaxis Fact Sheet (Members only*)
*This fact sheet is for members only, email info@healthy-kids to be sent your copy.