School food program should focus on healthy plant-based eating

The National School Food Program announcement is reason to celebrate, especially if it can help the shift to more plant-based consumption. Not only are there are big environmental, economic and health benefits from this shift, but it’s a reminder that the health and well-being of humans, animals, and the planet are interconnected.

It will be critical that the program follows the latest dietary and public health guidelines, particularly the Canada Food Guide released in 2019, writes Colin Saravanamuttoo.Image courtesy of Pexels

Opinion

BY COLIN SARAVANAMUTTOO

April 11, 2024

The recent federal announcement of a new National School Food Program is welcome news. As Canada is the only G7 country that doesn’t have a national school program or national standards, it is long overdue.

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