In Randy Shore’s blog The Green Man, some of the difficulties that schools have been facing in implementing healthier regulations regarding the foods served at public schools in Canada are addressed, notably the lack of food preparation areas, lack of education, and difficulty in seeking alternatives. Shore also praises BC schools for their success in encouraging healthy eating and habits.

     One of the key reasons behind the province’s success in encouraging healthier habits is the education board’s willingness to partner with local farms for fresh produce, and the implementation of experimental curriculum programs such as Project Chef in which kids are taught life skills and educated about healthy eating.

     As Shore  observed, the pursuit of improving health in schools doesn’t end at banning junk foods. For  results, especially in the long run, healthy living must be taught through initiatives like Project Chef and facilitated through partnerships with healthy food sources such as local farms. As the dangers of malnutrition continues to grow, there is more and more room  for entrepreneurs and social enterprises to step in to provide services which cater to these needs.

Sources:

http://blogs.vancouversun.com/2013/11/11/how-b-c-schools-are-winning-the-war-on-junk-food/

http://www.projectchef.ca/aboutus.html