Good nutrition is vital to a child's growth, development and well-being. Research studies tell us that students are able to concentrate better and learn more effectively when they are well-nourished. According to the Dietitians of Canada, roughly one-third of a child's daily food intake occurs during school hours. When children arrive at school hungry or are exposed to unhealthy food choices, they are less ready and able to learn and are at risk of developing chronic illnesses, such as heart disease and diabetes, later in life. (source: Government of Canada website).

Making sure your child is eating properly is really important. Good nutrition is critical to a child's: physical and emotional growth, health & ability to learn. Students do better and behave better in school when they eat properly. (source: Government of Ontario Website).

Only 50% of Canadian children and adolescents are getting a minimum number of servings per day of Vegetables and Fruit (excluding French fries). Only a quarter (25%) are meeting the new Canada’s Food Guide (2007) recommendations for Grain Products consumption. (Source: 2007 Report card on nutrition for school children, Breakfast for Learning)