Neftaly Nutrition in Schools

Fueling Young Minds for a Healthier Future

At Neftaly, we believe that good nutrition is essential for children’s health, development, and learning. Our Nutrition in Schools program is designed to promote lifelong healthy eating habits by integrating nutrition education, nutritious meals, and community involvement right into the school environment.

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Why School Nutrition Matters

Children spend a significant portion of their lives at school—making it a critical setting to shape healthy behaviors. Proper nutrition:

• Boosts concentration, memory, and academic performance
• Supports growth, immune function, and physical activity
• Reduces the risk of obesity and chronic diseases later in life
• Fosters positive relationships with food and body image

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What Neftaly Offers

1. Healthy School Meals

• Partnering with schools to provide balanced, age-appropriate, and culturally inclusive meals.
• Emphasizing whole grains, fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and healthy fats.
• Reducing sugar, salt, and processed foods in school cafeterias.

2. Nutrition Education

• Age-specific lessons integrated into school curricula.
• Teaching students how to make informed food choices, read nutrition labels, and understand food groups.
• Promoting hands-on learning through cooking classes, school gardens, and food tastings.

3. Teacher and Staff Training

• Equipping educators with tools to reinforce healthy eating messages in the classroom.
• Promoting staff wellness to serve as role models for students.

4. Parent and Community Engagement

• Workshops and take-home materials to support healthy eating at home.
• Involving parents in menu planning, school garden activities, and nutrition fairs.

5. Policy and Advocacy

• Working with local and national stakeholders to improve school nutrition policies.
• Advocating for funding, food standards, and infrastructure improvements.

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Impact of Neftaly School Nutrition Programs

• Improved attendance and classroom behavior
• Reduction in childhood obesity and malnutrition
• Increased knowledge of healthy eating among students and families
• Stronger school-family-community partnerships

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Join the Movement for Healthier Schools

Neftaly is committed to building a future where every child has access to nutritious food and the knowledge to make healthy choices for life.

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Healthy food. Healthy minds. Brighter futures — with Neftaly, nutrition starts in the classroom.