Educational Health Services Unit (EHSU)
Date: November 3rd to 28th, 2025
Time: N/A
Topic: Sensitisation on Reading and Understanding Nutrition Facts for School Foods and Drinks
Description: A sensitisation session designed for principals and cafeteria concessionaires to build capacity in interpreting nutrition labels and ensuring alignment with the Ministry of Education’s Stronger Nutrition Standards. The session will cover practical skills for identifying healthier food and beverage options, reducing the sale of high-sugar, high-sodium, and high-fat items, and protecting students’ health and learning outcomes.
Objectives: Equip school leaders and vendors with skills to interpret Nutrition Facts labels; Identify foods and beverages that comply with national school nutrition standards; Recognize restricted ingredients such as excess sugars, sodium, fats, caffeine, and artificial sweeteners; Strengthen monitoring and compliance practices within schools.
Target Audience: Principals, Cafeteria Concessionaires, School Vendors
Point Person: Ms. Stacy Barran – NSDSL and Dr. Matthew Desaine – Education Medical Officer
Mode of Delivery: Face to Face
Venue: Education District Office / School Compound
Specific Instructions: Participants are encouraged to bring sample packaged foods and beverages currently sold in their schools for label-reading exercises. Training will include interactive activities, sample checklists, and copies of the Circular on Stronger Nutrition Standards.