Food Education is for Life!

Our informative and interactive talks help schools make a positive impact on their students’ eating habits and food choices.

At Nova Nutrition, we believe children should be informed and active decision makers when it comes to food and other lifestyle choices. We also believe food education can make a real difference to the quality of life from childhood through adulthood.

Although eating habits and food preferences are complex, schools have a unique opportunity to influence their students’ knowledge and understanding of food and the way it impacts on wellbeing. The good news is, the National Curriculum recognises and supports schools’ role in food education through food technology and design & technology classes. Our talks can complement and enhance the curriculum as well as enrich PSHE/PSE or biology classes. 

Popular topics

  • It is all about balance
  • Stress and how to handle it
  • Eat right for your exams
  • Eating disorders
  • The world of vitamins and minerals

The talks aim to ensure that students:

  • Develop a good understanding of nutrition and its role in health
  • Think about their own health
  • Enhance their knowledge of human body and food science
  • Learn about how food affects energy, concentration, sport performance and emotions
  • Become aware of where their food comes from, how it is processed along with the role that the food and marketing industry and media play in consumers choices
  • Are able and keen to apply their knowledge to make healthier lifestyle choices
  • Build confidence to take control of food shopping and preparation later in life

Duration: Usually 1 class/period (45 min) but we are flexible. Topics, content and duration can be tailored to suit your school and students

For more information and to discuss your requirements

School canteen audit

In support of nutrition education in the classroom, it is important to carry the healthy eating message through to the canteen. We can analyse your menu and advise on how to improve the nutritional content of meals and snacks on offer. 

Talks for parents/carers

Topics include:

  • Eating well as a family
  • Healthy lunch boxes and snacks
  • Dealing with less adventurous eaters
  • Optimising restricted diet due to allergy / intolerances
  • Enhance your child’s learning 

As primary food providers and role models, parents/carers have the responsibility to instil healthy eating habits in their children. However, time pressure, finances, their own food preferences, limited knowledge and confusing marketing and media messages make it a challenging mission. Our talks provide solutions and guidance to parents/carers who wish to make appropriate food choices for the whole family. 

If you think parents/carers of your students would benefit from our talks, please pass on this information and ask them to get in touch with us.