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1. Foods and drinks categorised as AMBER include products that may contain valuable nutrients but are generally higher in saturated fat, salt and sugar (or a combination of these). If eaten regularly or in large amounts they may contribute to excess energy being consumed. These foods or drinks should: be provided in smaller serve sizes not take over the menu not be promoted at the expense of foods categorised as GREEN have their nutritional value improved by taking every opportunity to �green� them. Note: An example of �greening� a food is a crumbed chicken burger. Replace the white roll with a wholemeal roll, use reduced-fat mayonnaise and add extra vegetables for a healthier meal. Each step moves the food closer to the �green� end of the spectrum. CLICKFoods and drinks categorised as AMBER include products that may contain valuable nutrients but are generally higher in saturated fat, salt and sugar (or a combination of these). If eaten regularly or in large amounts they may contribute to excess energy being consumed. These foods or drinks should: be provided in smaller serve sizes not take over the menu not be promoted at the expense of foods categorised as GREEN have their nutritional value improved by taking every opportunity to �green� them. Note: An example of �greening� a food is a crumbed chicken burger. Replace the white roll with a wholemeal roll, use reduced-fat mayonnaise and add extra vegetables for a healthier meal. Each step moves the food closer to the �green� end of the spectrum. CLICK

2. Food and drinks typically categorised as AMBER appear on the slide. Foods and drinks categorised as AMBER will need to be assessed in some way before deciding if they may be sold. Some foods and drinks will be assessed according to: fat content � e.g. full-fat dairy products % of fruit � e.g. fruit juice, fruit leathers, ice blocks serve size � juice, coffee milk drinks Coffee milk drinks: May be sold in secondary schools. Size restricted to 375mL to cap caffeine consumption. Includes coffee flavoured milk as well as milk containing caffeine � as it is difficult to tell the difference between the two. Rationale for categorising dried fruit and fruit juice as AMBER: In line with the AGHE it is recommended not to eat more than 1 serve of dried fruit a day, and encourage the consumption of fresh fruit. In addition, dried fruit and fruit leathers are sticky and therefore adhere to the teeth. For this reason they are categorised as AMBER foods and serve sizes are encouraged to be kept small. They are best eaten as part of a meal. Fruit juice is not a good source of fibre. The consumption of fresh fruit should be encouraged over fruit juice. CLICK Food and drinks typically categorised as AMBER appear on the slide. Foods and drinks categorised as AMBER will need to be assessed in some way before deciding if they may be sold. Some foods and drinks will be assessed according to: fat content � e.g. full-fat dairy products % of fruit � e.g. fruit juice, fruit leathers, ice blocks serve size � juice, coffee milk drinks Coffee milk drinks: May be sold in secondary schools. Size restricted to 375mL to cap caffeine consumption. Includes coffee flavoured milk as well as milk containing caffeine � as it is difficult to tell the difference between the two. Rationale for categorising dried fruit and fruit juice as AMBER: In line with the AGHE it is recommended not to eat more than 1 serve of dried fruit a day, and encourage the consumption of fresh fruit. In addition, dried fruit and fruit leathers are sticky and therefore adhere to the teeth. For this reason they are categorised as AMBER foods and serve sizes are encouraged to be kept small. They are best eaten as part of a meal. Fruit juice is not a good source of fibre. The consumption of fresh fruit should be encouraged over fruit juice. CLICK

3. The types of foods and drinks that will need to be assessed against nutrient criteria to see if they fit into the AMBER category are listed on this slide. Foods and drinks that do not meet all of the nutrient criteria are categorised as RED and should not be sold. To be considered milk-based, an ice cream or dairy dessert must list milk as the first ingredient as well as meet the serve size criteria. Most chips and crisps will be too energy dense to be categorised as AMBER. To be considered, foods in the savoury snack category must contain 1800kJ or less per 100g, as well as meet the serve size criteria. CLICKThe types of foods and drinks that will need to be assessed against nutrient criteria to see if they fit into the AMBER category are listed on this slide. Foods and drinks that do not meet all of the nutrient criteria are categorised as RED and should not be sold. To be considered milk-based, an ice cream or dairy dessert must list milk as the first ingredient as well as meet the serve size criteria. Most chips and crisps will be too energy dense to be categorised as AMBER. To be considered, foods in the savoury snack category must contain 1800kJ or less per 100g, as well as meet the serve size criteria. CLICK

4. Foods and drinks categorised as RED should not be sold in a healthy school canteen. These foods are either low in nutritional value or may contain excess energy, saturated fat, salt or sugar. There is ample opportunity for children to eat these foods outside of school hours under the supervision of their parents. CLICK Foods and drinks categorised as RED should not be sold in a healthy school canteen. These foods are either low in nutritional value or may contain excess energy, saturated fat, salt or sugar. There is ample opportunity for children to eat these foods outside of school hours under the supervision of their parents. CLICK

5. The types of foods and drinks categorised as RED are listed on this slide. Generally speaking foods containing intense (artificial) sweeteners are of low nutritional value, with the exception of yoghurt, milk and custard. Calcium has been identified as a nutrient at risk. Therefore, these dairy products may contain intense (artificial) sweeteners and still be on the school canteen menu. Rationale for intense (artificial) sweeteners being excluded: The rationale for the decision to allow milk, yoghurt and custard products containing intense (artificial) sweeteners to be sold is to discourage an increased range of �dessert� type products and products of low nutritional value from being sold in canteens (mousse, puddings, etc.). Milk and yoghurt may contain intense (artificial) sweeteners because they are products of high nutrient density, especially calcium, regardless of how they are sweetened and are categorised according to fat content e.g. low or reduced-fat is categorised as GREEN and full-fat is categorised as AMBER. CLICKThe types of foods and drinks categorised as RED are listed on this slide. Generally speaking foods containing intense (artificial) sweeteners are of low nutritional value, with the exception of yoghurt, milk and custard. Calcium has been identified as a nutrient at risk. Therefore, these dairy products may contain intense (artificial) sweeteners and still be on the school canteen menu. Rationale for intense (artificial) sweeteners being excluded: The rationale for the decision to allow milk, yoghurt and custard products containing intense (artificial) sweeteners to be sold is to discourage an increased range of �dessert� type products and products of low nutritional value from being sold in canteens (mousse, puddings, etc.). Milk and yoghurt may contain intense (artificial) sweeteners because they are products of high nutrient density, especially calcium, regardless of how they are sweetened and are categorised according to fat content e.g. low or reduced-fat is categorised as GREEN and full-fat is categorised as AMBER. CLICK

6. Additional examples of foods and drinks categorised as RED are shown on this slide. CLICKAdditional examples of foods and drinks categorised as RED are shown on this slide. CLICK

7. So how do canteen managers decide if a food or drink may be sold in a healthy school canteen? If the food clearly fits into the GREEN or RED category, it does not need to be further assessed. If it easily fits the GREEN category (e.g. fresh fruit) it is suitable for sale. If the food easily fits into the RED category (e.g. lollies) it does not need to be further assessed � it should not be sold. If the item cannot easily be categorised as GREEN or RED then it will need to be assessed to determine if it falls into the AMBER category. That is, it must be assessed according to fat content, % of fruit, serve size or nutrient criteria. If all the criteria are met, the food is categorised as AMBER and may be on the canteen menu. If one criterion is not met, the food is categorised as RED and should not be on the school canteen menu. This is just a general overview of the system. Canteen managers have attended training to learn how to assess food and drinks against the NHSC guidelines and have access to more detailed information than presented here to assist them in the process. CLICK So how do canteen managers decide if a food or drink may be sold in a healthy school canteen? If the food clearly fits into the GREEN or RED category, it does not need to be further assessed. If it easily fits the GREEN category (e.g. fresh fruit) it is suitable for sale. If the food easily fits into the RED category (e.g. lollies) it does not need to be further assessed � it should not be sold. If the item cannot easily be categorised as GREEN or RED then it will need to be assessed to determine if it falls into the AMBER category. That is, it must be assessed according to fat content, % of fruit, serve size or nutrient criteria. If all the criteria are met, the food is categorised as AMBER and may be on the canteen menu. If one criterion is not met, the food is categorised as RED and should not be on the school canteen menu. This is just a general overview of the system. Canteen managers have attended training to learn how to assess food and drinks against the NHSC guidelines and have access to more detailed information than presented here to assist them in the process. CLICK

9. Your canteen manager will be trained in how to use the NHSC criteria and will be given materials and resources to support their training. You can be confident your canteen staff are able to choose healthy foods and drinks for sale in your school canteen. By coming along to this presentation you have demonstrated your willingness to support them. CLICKYour canteen manager will be trained in how to use the NHSC criteria and will be given materials and resources to support their training. You can be confident your canteen staff are able to choose healthy foods and drinks for sale in your school canteen. By coming along to this presentation you have demonstrated your willingness to support them. CLICK

10. Thank you for your time. Studies represented in Graph on Slide 2. AHFS 1985 Australian Health & Fitness Survey NNS 1995 National Nutrition Survey Booth et al 1995-1997 Data from 5 independent surveys NINS 2003-2004 National Iodine Nutrition Survey WA 2003 WA Obesity Think-Tank Background Paper Vic 2003-4 Sentinel Site for Obesity Prevention NSW 2004 NSW Schools Physical Activity and Nutrition Survey (SPANS) LSAC 2004 Longitudinal Study of Australian Children QLD 2006 Healthy Kids Queensland Survey KEKP 2007 (Kids Eat, Kids Play) 2007 National Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey Thank you for your time. Studies represented in Graph on Slide 2. AHFS 1985 Australian Health & Fitness Survey NNS 1995 National Nutrition Survey Booth et al 1995-1997 Data from 5 independent surveys NINS 2003-2004 National Iodine Nutrition Survey WA 2003 WA Obesity Think-Tank Background Paper Vic 2003-4 Sentinel Site for Obesity Prevention NSW 2004 NSW Schools Physical Activity and Nutrition Survey (SPANS) LSAC 2004 Longitudinal Study of Australian Children QLD 2006 Healthy Kids Queensland Survey KEKP 2007 (Kids Eat, Kids Play) 2007 National Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey