Resources

The following resources are available for non-commercial purposes as long as they are not altered in anyway:

• Child Care Menu Planning - Practical Guide | French
• Paint Your Plate with Vegetables and Fruit - A Toolkit for Ontario Child Care Providers | French
• Sample Policies in Child Care Settings
• Responsive Feeding in Child Care 

Training

Registered Dietitians provide training for child care staff on topics such as nutrition education and menu planning. Stay tuned for more information!

School Food & Beverage Policy

Nutrition staff consult with schools on food policies and guidelines to meet PPM 150 Food and Beverage Policy set out by the Ministry of Education. Talk to your school Principal if you are interested in reviewing the list of approved items or have a restaurant or business that would like to get their menu items approved.

Resources:

• Lambton Kent District School Board
• St Clair Catholic District School Board

Curriculum Resources

Supportive Nutrition Environments

Nutrition education and information can support students in developing a healthy relationship with food and body. We consult with educators on food and health, weight inclusive and food neutral classrooms, and provide links to curriculum supports so that students are empowered with food literacy skills and an understanding that multiple factors influence food choices.

Resources:

• Mental Health and Weight Bias in Schools | French
• Nurturing Healthy Eaters in the Classroom | French
• Create a Supportive Food Environment in Schools | French
• Teaching Canada's Food Guide: A Toolkit for Educators

Bright Bites

Available in French and English, Bright Bites supports educators with lesson plans, activities and resources to promote nutrition in their classroom and school. The site includes information for student nutrition programs, edible gardens, healthy fundraising, lunch programs and more.

Promoting Positive Body Image & Self-Esteem

Children and youth who feel good about themselves and their bodies can have a positive body image and self-esteem. Body acceptance can be improved through learning opportunities for the enjoyment of physical activity and eating, combined with supportive social and physical environments.

Resources:

• NEDIC Beyond Images. Curriculum for students in grades 4-8 to explore body image, self-esteem, and media messaging, while developing critical thinking skills.
• Promoting Positive Body Image: A Resource for Educators - Jessie's Legacy. This resource provides guidance to address weight-based bullying and teaching tools to promote positive body image.

Training

Promoting Positive Body Image in the Classroom

• Promoting Positive Body Image in the Classroom (PDF)
• Promoting Positive Body Image in the Classroom (PowerPoint)

Teaching Food & Nutrition in the Classroom

• Teaching Food & Nutrition in the Classroom (PDF) 
• Teaching Food & Nutrition in the Classroom (PowerPoint) 

Guidelines for School Staff

• Guidelines for School Staff: Helping a Student with a Suspected Eating Disorder (PDF)

Emergency Food Access

Immediate access to food is available to community members through various organizations. Please visit the Municipality of Chatham-Kent's Food Resources site for a list of emergency food supports in Chatham-Kent.

CK Food Policy Council

The CK Food Policy Council is a committee under CK Public Health's Board of Health. The purpose of the CK Food Policy Council is to lead in the development of relevant policies and to advocate for our local food system.