Food & Beverage
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There’s a plan for free school lunches in Queensland. Is this a good idea?
Clare Dix from University of the Sunshine Coast takes a look at Stephen Miles $1.4bn policy promise and how it…
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Saving our school canteens
When I was growing up, getting lunch from the school canteen was a weekly treat that was a welcome break…
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Quench that thirst and get a learning burst
About half of school-aged children are underhydrated. We explore drinking water options for schools, that are fun and functional.
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Australian schools are starting to provide food, but we need to think carefully before we ‘ditch the lunchbox’
Most high-income countries offer school-provided meals, such as the United States, United Kingdom, Finland, Sweden, France and Japan. New Zealand…
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How Well has Crunch & Sip Actually Worked?
Crunch&Sip® is a nation-wide program that aims to increase the vegetable, fruit and water consumption of primary-school-aged children in Western…
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5 Make-Ahead Lunchbox Hacks for Teachers
When you only have five minutes in the morning to pack lunch, try these healthy options that you can make…
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It’s Food Allergy Week! What are ‘healthy’ vending machines?
Fresh and healthy food options are immensely popular in vending machines, and these are slowly becoming more visible on school…
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Do kids get enough time to eat their school lunch?
Most primary school students are being given just ten minutes to eat lunch despite agreement by parents and experts this…
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‘I just go to school with no food’ – why Australia must tackle child poverty to improve educational outcomes
Interventions such as anti-bullying programs and increased funding for schools in disadvantaged communities can help. However, our analysis suggests there’s…
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A gutful of lunchbox hype – has selling ‘good bugs not drugs’ for kids’ health gone too far?
Does your child have a “gut-friendly” lunchbox? February hosted Healthy Lunchbox Week, a back-to-school initiative of Nutrition Australia. School lunches…
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