BC Agriculture in the Classroom Foundation: BC School Fruit and Vegetable Snack Program

Links

 

Nutrition and Health

  • Act Now BC!  Information on Health and Wellness, Physical Activity, Healthy Eating, Stopping Tobacco Use and Healthy Schools.

http://www.healthservices.gov.bc.ca/cpa/mediasite/actnow.html

  • BC Health Guide - Healthy Eating for Children  Ways to help your child eat well.

http://www.bchealthguide.org/kbase/topic/special/tn9188/sec1.htm

  • BC Ministry of Health  Latest news pertaining to our province and health.

www.hlth.gov.bc.ca

  • BC Nutrition Survey  Summary of the 1999 provincial nutrition survey.

http://www.healthservices.gov.bc.ca/prevent/nutrition/index.html

  • Canadian Council of Food and Nutrition  A national non-profit organization dedicated to providing leadership in promoting nutrition for the benefit of all Canadians.

http://www.ccfn.ca/

  • Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating  Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating is designed to help Canadians make wise food choices. The Food Guide translates the science of healthy eating into a practical pattern of food choices that meets nutrient needs, promotes health and minimizes the risk of nutrition-related chronic diseases.

http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/food-guide-aliment/index_e.html

  • Canadian Food Trends to 2020  A study that looks ahead at Canadian food and beverage consumption to the year 2020.

http://www.agr.gc.ca/misb/fb-ba/index_e.php?s1=cons&page=ft

  • Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating - Focus on Children     6-12 years - Background for Educators and Communicators  Includes sections on what influences children's eating, what is healthy eating for children and making healthy eating easier.

http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/food-guide-aliment/res/focus_child-focaliser_enfant_e.html

  • Canadian Health Network  This site has many sections on several aspects of health, including a section on healthy eating and active living.

http://www.canadian-health-network.ca/

  • DASH-BC (Directorate of Agencies for School Health - British Columbia).  Great information on school health in BC, as well as other nutrition programs and initiatives.

www.dashbc.org

  • Dial-a-Dietitan  Offers a nutrition hotline service that provides free and reliable nutrition information.

http://www.dialadietitian.org

  • Dietitians of Canada  This site contains several useful sections, some of which include: find a dietitian in your area, EATracker, FAQ on nutrition and lots of other great nutrition resources.

http://www.dietitians.ca

  • Dole  The good folks at Dole have made some wonderful materials available for classroom teachers. Be sure to check out the following page and send for their free materials. Lots more great stuff is available on their website.

http://www.dole.com/

  • Economic Research Service, USDA - Evaluation of the USDA Fruit and Vegetable Pilot Program: Report to Congress  An evaluation of the Fruit and Vegetable Pilot Program that was implemented in 107 elementary and secondary schools in the 2002-2003 school year in the States.

http://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/efan03006/

  • Five a Day, The Color Way  This website has information on the health benefits of eating colorful fruit and vegetables everyday. It also has a great recipe link.

http://www.5aday.com

  • Five to Ten a Day Campaign  This website is a collaboration of the Heart and Stroke Foundation, the Canadian Cancer Society and the Canadian Produce Marketing Association. The goal is to encourage Canadians to consume more fruits and vegetables. A good source of information on the health benefits of fruits and vegetables.

www.5to10aday.com

  • Food for Thought - Schools and Nutrition  A document prepared in collaboration with the Canadian Association of Principles and the Canadian Association for School Health. It discusses several aspects of schools, students and nutrition.

http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/nutrition/child-enfant/food_thought_schools-reflection_aliments_ecole_e.html

  • Government of BC - Health Related Internet Resources - Nutrition  A list of several nutrition related Internet resources.

http://www.healthservices.gov.bc.ca/exsites/nutrition.html 

  • Health Canada Site - Nutrition and Healthy Eating  Includes information pertaining to Healthy Eating, Educators and Professionals, Prenatal Nutrition, Healthy Children, Infant Feeding, Nutrient Data and Nutrition Policy Reports.

http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/pubs/index_e.html#5

  • Mission Nutrition  An educational program designed to promote children's healthy growth and development, by Dietitians of Canada and Kellogg Canada Inc. The site includes fun, interactive learning activities to use in the classroom and at home to get children excited about healthy living!

http://www.missionnutrition.ca/missionnutrition/eng/index.html

  • Healthy Buddies - Go Move! Go Fuel! Go Feel Good!  This program empowers elementary school children to live healthier lives by providing them with knowledge about, as well as encouraging positive attitudes toward, the three components of health: physical activity, healthy eating and feeling good about yourself.

http://www.healthybuddies.ca/

  • Heart and Stroke Foundation  Check the news/media room and report cards on health and research. 

 http://www.heartandstroke.ca

  • Making It Happen, Eating Healthy At School
       http://www.knowledgenetwork.ca/makingithappen/
  • Mission Nutrition  An educational program designed to promote children's healthy growth and development, by Dietitians of Canada and Kellogg Canada Inc. The site includes fun, interactive learning activities to use in the classroom and at home to get children excited about healthy living!

http://www.missionnutrition.ca/missionnutrition/eng/index.html

  • Sun-Rype  Links include Health Check, Apple Wise, Healthy Hearts and Brain Power.

http://www.sunrype.com/nutrition.php

  • UK Department of Health - Five a Day program  The School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme is part of the 5 A Day program to increase fruit and vegetable consumption among children in the UK.

http://www.dh.gov.uk/PolicyAndGuidance/HealthAndSocialCareTopics/FiveADay/

  • Washington State University - Nutrition Education  The site has links on Food Sense, Nutrition Education Network, Diabetes Awareness and Education and Farmers Market Nutrition Program. Also look at Eat Better, Eat Together.

http://nutrition.wsu.edu

  • Better Together BC  A hands on approach to family, food and fun!  Better Together is a partnership between BC Ministry of Healthy Living & Sport and BC Dairy Foundation to promote and support eating together among intergenerational families in BC.

www.bettertogetherbc.ca

Food Safety

  •  FoodSafe.ca   The FOODSAFE.CA Website is a resource for Instructors, Educators, Foodservices, Workers and Consumers in British Columbia. The FOODSAFE Training Program teaches safe food handling procedures to students, workers, supervisors, and operators in the food services industry. FOODSAFE was developed cooperatively by government, business, health, safety, and education in British Columbia. It is also used across Canada and around the world.

http://www.foodsafe.ca/

  • BC Centre for Disease Control - Food Protection  Food safety notes on fish, meat, milk and more.

http://www.bccdc.org/content.php?item=16

  • Canadian Partnership for Food Safety Education  Provides information and tips on safe food handling practices as well as educational information for students and teachers.

http://www.canfightbac.org

  • Food Safety Network  Provides information on food safety concerns for day-to-day living. Also includes a section for Students and Educators.

http://www.foodsafetynetwork.ca

Agriculture and Food

  • Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada  Information pertaining to the environment, economics, food safety, food quality, markets and trade and much more.

http://www.agr.gc.ca/

  • Apple Network  This web site connects you to where apples are grown in BC. There are useful sections on recipes, health information, orchard tours and several excellent links to general BC apple industry sites.

http://www.bcapples.com/applenetwork.html

  • BC Fruit Growers Association  This website has many sections but the fruit information and recipes would be the most useful.

http://www.bcfga.com

  • BC Greenhouse Growers' Association  Product and company information. Take a peak at their great recipes as well.

http://www.bcgreenhouse.ca/

  • BC Hot House  Product and company information. Wonderful recipes as well.

http://www.bchothouse.com/

  • BC Ministry of Agriculture and Lands  Provides information on BC Agricultural Products.

http://www.agf.gov.bc.ca

http://www.agf.gov.bc.ca/aboutind/products

  • BC Tree Fruits  Information on the various kinds of BC tree fruits. The site even has a chart for the best variety of apple to bake, to make into sauce or to simply eat fresh.

http://www.bctree.com/

  • Info Basket  Provides information on BC Agricultural Products.

http://www.kmwpp.ca

  • Windset Farms  Product and company information. Wonderful recipes as well.

http://windset.com

  • Harkers Fruit Ranch  Product and company information.

Bruce and Kathy Harker
Roberta Slade
250-499-2751

  • BC Fresh  Product and company information.

http://bcfreshinc.com