Why Crunch&Sip^®?

Children spend a large amount of time at school making it an ideal place to promote healthy eating habits. Schools can create an environment that supports good nutrition and health by promoting daily fruit and water in the classroom.

It's good to start young! Establishing healthy eating habits in childhood has benefits throughout life. Children with good eating habits are less likely to be overweight or have diet-related diseases as adults. The Australian Dietary Guidelines for Children and Adolescents highlight the need to eat fruit and vegetables every day.

Well-nourished children concentrate and perform better. Their mental, physical and social function is improved.

Crunch&Sip^® schools have a positive impact on every student by:

• Creating an enjoyable daily routine that increases fruit and vegetable intake
• Promoting a positive attitude towards fruit, vegetables and water
• Incorporating nutrition education into key learning areas of the curriculum

Crunch&Sip^® is an easy way schools can take part in the Global Strategy to promote fruit and vegetable intake.