BGN Plans Nutritious School Meals for Ramadan 2025

Nutrition experts are emphasizing the importance of healthy meal programs for students amid various initiatives in North America. In Canada, a new agreement will provide approximately $65.2 million to support school food programs in Quebec, aimed at ensuring that more students have access to nutritious meals and snacks, fostering their academic success. In the U.S., Dr. Marty Makary, the FDA nominee, expressed a commitment to improving school lunches by transitioning to healthier foods, highlighting concerns about harmful chemicals found in school meals. Additionally, Alleghany Highlands Public Schools celebrated National School Breakfast Week, promoting the benefits of nutritious breakfasts for academic achievement and ensuring free meal access for all students since 2022. Meanwhile, in the UK, a primary school gardening club is encouraging healthy eating by supplying fresh vegetables for school meals, demonstrating a proactive approach to food education and sustainability. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition of the critical role nutrition plays in children's health and education.