The halls of Vance Chapman Public School resonated with the sound of crisp apple bites on Friday, as students participated in the Great Big Crunch, an event aimed at promoting healthy eating habits.
Grade 8 student Kaloum Craig shared his thoughts on the importance of healthy food choices: “It’s just better for you. If you keep eating all this junk food you could get overweight because of all the calories, so going with fruits and vegetables is a better idea.”
The event was part of a larger initiative by Lakehead Public Schools in partnership with the Canadian Red Cross to kick off Nutrition Month. The Great Big Crunch is an annual event tied to the Red Cross’s Student Nutrition Program, which encourages kids to adopt healthier eating habits.
On Friday, students at Vance Chapman were given an apple to bite into simultaneously, creating a fun and symbolic moment to celebrate healthy snacks.
Principal Angela Delorey described the event as an enjoyable way to promote nutrition. “We are very fortunate to have Red Cross as a partner. They provide healthy snacks for our students daily, and the kids devour them,” Delorey said. She also noted that while some children might pack unhealthy snacks, they still opt for the nutritious choices provided by the program. “There’s nothing wasted. They are eating it and staying healthy, and we are happy about that.”
The Great Big Crunch event at Vance Chapman is just a precursor to the larger regional event set for March 6, when students across all Lakehead Public Schools will join in the collective crunch to reinforce the importance of healthy eating.
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