NUTRITION WEEK MAY 12-16

The St. James Assiniboia School Division Healthy Schools Committee is promoting nutrition in the division during the week of May 12-16 2014. This initiative has come as a direct result of the Youth Health Survey Data (Grades 7-12) that shows that over 1/4 of our students (SJASD) do not eat breakfast and of that population, 67% report they don't have enough time to eat breakfast. Research states that eating breakfast improves memory, concentration level, problem solving and creative thinking.

Bruce Middle School will be supporting nutrition education by hosting grab and go breakfasts available to ALL Bruce students during Nutrition Week.  Each morning, simple but nutritious breakfasts will be available to our students during BLAST attendance (8:45 AM).  Each breakfast will consist of items from 3 of the 4 food groups (Grain Products, Milk and Alternatives, Vegetables and Fruit, Meat and Alternatives) as outlined in the Canada Food Guide.  Students may choose to participate or not if they wish.  Please note that we will make every effort to maintain a nut-free environment, however, individuals must make their own decision as to whether or not the food items are appropriate for them. 

 

Click here for more information