Guidelines for Food and Beverage Sales in BC Schools

The Guidelines for Food and Beverage Sales in BC Schools have been revised.  These guidelines are designed to maximize students’ access to healthier options and fully eliminate the sale of unhealthy foods and beverages in BC schools. The revised Guidelines align with the most current Canada’s Food Guide (2007) and distinguish food and beverage options into four categories: Choose Most, Choose Sometimes, Choose Least and Not Recommended.

The revised Guidelines require all schools to eliminate the sale of foods and beverages meeting the Choose Least and Not Recommended categories.

NEW – Updates to the Guidelines for 2010 allow for some vitamin and mineral fortification of vegetable and fruit juices, and more clearly define the criteria for trans fat.

• View the complete Guidelines for Food and Beverage Sales in BC Schools (2010) in English (PDF, 268KB) or in French (PDF, 330KB).
• Questions and answers about the Guidelines.
• Access resources to support your school in implementing the Guidelines.
• Read the School Food Sales and Policies Provincial Reports.

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