What Data Do We Need on School Food Programs?
Official title: Canadian School Food Data and Research Priorities
The federal government asked researchers and school food experts what data gaps exist in Canada's school food programs. This closed consultation helped shape research priorities for the National School Food Policy and Program.
Why This Matters
Got kids in school? This affects what research gets done on school meals across Canada. Better data could mean better-funded lunch programs and healthier food options for students.
What Could Change
The government will use this input to guide future research on school food. That could mean new studies on nutrition, program effectiveness, or food access in underserved communities. Indigenous perspectives are being gathered separately.
Key Issues
- What gaps exist in school food data in Canada?
- What should be the priorities for school food research?
How to Participate
- This consultation is now closed. Review the What We Heard Report to see the results.
What Happened
The consultation gathered input from researchers, NGO staff, school food program personnel, and education sector workers. A What We Heard Report has been published summarizing the feedback received on data gaps and research priorities.