Nutritional Health In Montessori

More schools are developing initiatives to promote healthy nutritional choices by establishing policies that everyone in the school community can embrace. The key to success is thoughtful preparation and effective communication so that faculty, students and parents are able to implement a clear, user-friendly program designed for success.

While organic foods would be the first choice, this is not always available for various reasons. Perhaps you live in an area where it is difficult to purchase organic food, or higher prices for organic food may be prohibitive for some families. Being sensitive to and respectful of this issue is always important. Keep your emphasis on awareness of and choices for nutritious foods.

Components of a Healthy Lunch

Lunch should consist of one serving of each per day:

• whole grains
• fruits and vegetables
• lean protein
• calcium

Provide examples of each of the above categories so parents have a better idea of what to include in their child’s lunchbox.

A chart is a great way to illustrate healthy alternatives to common food choices (http://kidshealth.org/parent/food/general/lunch.html)