Policy Briefing Note Summary: Bill 216 – Food Literacy for Students Act, 2020
With support from 35 Canadian organizations, this policy briefing note:
- Examines the concept of food literacy comprehensively by defining the concept and developing a food literacy framework;
- Outlines key recommendations, considerations, and opportunities for roll-out;
- Examines desired food literacy competencies;
- Identifies food literacy links and gaps in the Ontario curriculum; and
- Compiles example resources and lesson plans that can be used and built upon.
Resource Information
Date
June 29, 2021
Author
Carolyn Webb, Sustain Ontario
Type
Legislation
Setting
School
Age
Children (4-11), Youth (12-17)
Topic
Childhood Nutrition, Food Literacy, Food Systems & Local Food
Language
English
Jurisdiction
Local/Municipal/Regional, Provincial, Provincial (Ontario), Provincial (outside Ontario), National
Tags
children, food literacy, food skills, food system, nutrition education, public institution, school, youth
