When term three of the 2022-2023 school year kicks off in April, it will be mandatory for all beverages sold in schools to be unsweetened with absolutely no sugar or artificial sweeteners added, Minister of Education Kay McConney has announced. This stipulation is among several included in the Barbados School Nutrition Policy launched at the Samuel Jackman Prescod Institute (SJPI) on Wednesday.The education minister said the policy also clearly outlines that healthy dishes must be served on Tuesday and Thursday, while vegetables must be served with all meals.“Healthy snacks as recommended by the National Nutrition Centre and the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Barbados (HSFB) will be sold on campus. A list of healthy snacks compiled by the HSFB will be issued to principals, canteen concessionaires, vendors and persons who operate tuck shops at schools.
