We are a Crunch&Sip school!
Crunch&Sip is a set break during the school day for students to eat fresh fruit, vegetables and drink water.
Giving students the chance to re-fuel with fruit or vegetables helps to improve physical and mental performance and concentration in the classroom, as well as promoting long term health.
The objectives of Crunch&Sip are to:
- Increase awareness of the importance of eating fruit and vegetables and drinking water.
- Encourage parents to provide students with fruit or vegetables every day.
Why should children eat more fruit and vegetables?
- Fruit and vegetables contain nutrients that are vital for good health.
- Many nutrients found in fruit and vegetables are important for brain function which helps learning.
- Research suggests that eating plenty of fruits and vegetables reduces changes of becoming overweight and obese.
- Long term health – consuming recommended daily amounts of fruits and vegetables reduces the risks of developing heart disease, stroke and some cancers.
- Choosing fresh fruit and vegetables over processed foods can reduce the incidence of dental decay.
