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The Ontario Government issued a policy, referred to as the PPM-150, to take effect as of September 1, 2011.
What is the policy?
The PPM-150 sets specific nutrition standards that apply to all food and beverages sold in schools and throughout all programs, like those provided by Kid's Kitchen.
Why is this policy being introduced?
The policy has been issued in efforts to encourage healthier eating habits and thus enhance learning for Ontario students. Because the school environment is deemed to influence a students' preference and behaviour, the rationale is that implementing this policy in Ontario's publicly funded schools will reduce a student's risk of developing serious and chronic illness, such as heart disease or type 2 diabetes.
What are the specific Nutrition Standards to be met?
The nutrition standards follow the principles of Canada's Food Guide. Food is divided into the 4 major food groups (Fruits and Vegetables, Grain Products, Milk and Alternatives, and Meat and Alternatives) as well as Mixed Dishes (for meals that contain more than one major ingredient like soup or sandwiches) and Miscellaneous Items (to be used on a limited basis, such as condiments & sauces). The policy outlines the nutrition criteria to be met for each category:
- Sell more: Products in this category are the healthiest options with the highest levels of essential nutrients and lower amounts of fat, sugar and sodium. This category accounts for 80% of all food sold in schools.
- Sell less: These products may have slightly higher levels of fat, sugar and sodium, making up no more than 20% of all food choices sold in schools. If the foods don't meet these criteria, they are not permitted for sale.
How does the PPM-150 policy affect Kid's Kitchen lunches?
Very simply - all Kid's Kitchen menu items are PPM-150 compliant.
How do we know that we are compliant? We had contracted the services of a nutrition consultant, and we worked together to review each and every menu item, from the recipe and the ingredient deck down to the cooking method. With her guidance we modified our recipes and substituted ingredients in order to meet all guidelines.
Our cooks and staff have been trained to prepare and portion the meals in accordance with all guidelines. Parents and schools can feel good about serving Kid's Kitchen lunches as they meet all nutrition standards set by the Government of Ontario.
To view a letter of approval from the nutrition consultant please click here.
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