Food & Beverage

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.

8 months ago

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…

1 year ago

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…

2 years ago

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…

2 years ago

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…

2 years ago

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…

2 years ago

‘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…

2 years ago

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…

2 years ago

Vegan Preschool Takes an ‘I Wonder’ to Promote Healthy Green Habits

Kirsty Parker said the school’s teaching philosophy utilises play-based learning and an ‘I wonder’ approach, encouraging STEM activities and the…

3 years ago

Drinking water for your students

What are the best options for schools in 2021? "During the early stages of the pandemic many state health authorities…

3 years ago

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