National Healthy School Canteens – Program briefing (parts 1 and 2)

This document includes:

• prevalence of overweight and obesity in Australian children
• contributing factors
• it’s all about balance
• national survey results
• health promotion in schools
• role of the school canteen
• food categorisation system
• basis for food and drink selection
• the green category
• the amber category
• the red category
• deciding if a food or drink is suitable for sale
• nutrient criteria table
• supporting your canteen
• healthy young people in the future.