Sample Nutrition Policy: Example of a Teacher’s Goal

Goal:
• To teach children about food and nutrition.

Strategies:
• Food seasonal activities are included in the teaching curriculum.
• Nutrition awareness activities are included in the center’s program.
• Hands-on experience in food preparation is available to all children in order to teach the life skills of cooking for joy and pleasure.
• Children learn about food through literature, poetry and song.
• A cook book and food stories library are part of the material that is available to the staff, parents and children.