| Healthy Food and Drink Supply for South Australian Schools and Preschools |
This Right Bite Easy Guide assists SA Government schools and preschools to select food and drink to promote healthy eating.
Food and drink have been classified according to their nutritional value, into three categories:
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This is shown in the Right Bite Food and Drink Spectrum, a visual guide that shows where certain foods fit with healthy eating. Right Bite is the next phase of the implementation of the eat well sa Food and Drink Supply Strategy for SA schools and preschools, launched in 2004. It is based on the Australian Dietary Guidelines for Children and Adolescents and The Australian Guide to Healthy Eating (AGHE). The Right Bite Easy Guide ensures that healthy food and drink choices are provided in SA schools and preschools.
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"Eating healthy food, developing skills and having fun are among the ingredients that enable young people to enjoy life and achieve their potential. This Right Bite Easy Guide will assist school and preschool communities to make healthier food and drink choices in the best interests of young people and South Australia's future." Jane Lomax-Smith, Minister for Education and Chilren's Services |
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"Data shows one in five children under the age of 12 eats junk food or snacks high in fat and sugar content at least once a day. We know that these poor choices can affect children's health and result in overweight and obesity. This guide will help schools and preschools select the right food and drinks for healthy eating. Its colour coding system is an easy was to identify foods and drinks that are the best choices for children and young people." John Hill, Minister for Health |
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