Ensuring children chomp on healthy treats


It is important that schoolchildren are well-nourished so that they can study well in class. — Filepic

The Healthy School Canteen Management Guide is enforced this year to limit the access and availability of unhealthy food and drinks to school children.

THE new school year has started and a quick scan of parental Facebook groups show many happy mummies cooking and packing some pretty delicious and nutritious food for their children to eat during recess.

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