USC9.5
Evaluate a variety of healthy food policies and plan to participate in the development, revision, and/or implementation of a healthy food policy (e.g., fundraising, feasts, canteen sales, extra-curricular events) in the community (e.g., home, school, arena, youth center).
Indicators for this outcome
(a)

Evaluate and respond to a variety of sources of, and information about, healthy food policies.

(b)

Compare examples of healthy food policies.

(c)

Investigate and document principles of healthy food policies (i.e., one principle is the policy should be based on Canada's Food Guide).

(d)

Establish criteria (from Canada's Food Guide) for healthy food policies.

(e)

Investigate how Canada's Food Guide has changed over time, speculate on the reasons for the changes, and determine possible effects on healthy food policies.

(f)

Analyze the influences on the development and implementation of healthy food policies.

(g)

Determine the leadership skills that can be used in promoting a healthy food policy.

(h)

Examine the existing food policies in the school and/or community.

(i)

Analyze the existing community/school food policies based on Canada's Food Guide and other reputable sources.

(j)

Determine and examine the actions/priorities that will bring about the greatest improvement to new and/or existing food policies.

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