Petition for Healthier Snack/Food Options at BISP (Early Years)
15 November 2023
To Whom It May Concern,
Subject: Petition for Healthier Snacks/Drinks Food Options at BISP (Early Years)
We are writing to you as concerned parents of students attending BISP (Early Years), with an urgent appeal to reconsider the snack options currently provided to our children during school hours. A lot of the parents pride themselves on fostering a healthy and positive environment for our children, and we believe that we have an opportunity to further this commitment through the food choices we offer them.
Recent observations have indicated a regular presence of snacks high in sugars, such as ice cream Friday, fruit drinks, sweetened yogurts, sugar coated cornflakes, Lay’s potato chips, and processed meats (ham), being distributed or made available to students. While occasional indulgences are understandable, the frequent consumption of these items is not in line with the nutritional guidelines we would expect in an educational setting. Excessive sugar and processed foods have been linked to various health issues in children, including obesity, dental problems, and decreased concentration and energy levels, which can hinder their learning and development.
As a learning institution, we have a responsibility to educate and encourage our students to make healthier food choices. This is not only beneficial for their physical health but also for their cognitive and academic performance. To align our school’s practices with these goals, we propose the following:
Replacing High-Sugar Snacks/Drinks and Processed meat: Introduce healthier snack options that are low in sugar and high in nutritional value. Options could include fresh fruits, vegetables, lean meat/fish and whole-grain snacks.
Parental and Community Involvement: Involve parents and the local community in discussions about school nutrition and encourage feedback and suggestions for healthier alternatives.
We are aware that changes like these require thoughtful planning and consideration, and we are fully committed to assisting in this process. To demonstrate the community's support for this initiative, this petition has been signed by parents and guardians of students attending BISP (Early Years).
We believe that these changes will have a significant positive impact on the health and wellbeing of our students and will set an important precedent for promoting healthy lifestyles from a young age.
Thank you for considering this petition. We look forward to your response and are eager to discuss how we can work together to implement these changes.
Sincerely,
Parents/Guardians of BISP Early Years Students
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