Posted by kathryn in Kid's nutrition

News in the weekend herald of another organic school canteen, this time it’s Newtown High School of Performing Arts . They’re the first high school in NSW to have a completely organic canteen.

Soft drinks, ice-creams and junk food have been replaced by nori rolls, juices and fresh fruit.

In the last few years, the State government, through the NSW Canteen Association , has been actively encouraging school canteens to get healthier. While only a couple are going organic, many others are phasing out processed and junk foods that are high in sugar and saturated fat, and replacing them with healthier options. Some schools with a multicultural population are bringing in different ethnic food items, while others are involving students in food preparation.

There’s lots of information on the NSW Canteen Association website .

22 February, 2007