Create a supportive school food climate. Foster positive relationships with food and bodies. One bite at a time.
What is it? BrightBites.ca is a trusted, evidence-based website created by Ontario Dietitians in Public Health. It’s designed to help educators create a positive, inclusive school environment where students can develop healthy relationships with food and their bodies. Whether you’re planning a lesson, organizing a school-wide initiative, or simply looking for guidance, BrightBites.ca supports you every step of the way.
What Will You Find on the Website
In the Classroom: Grade-specific, curriculum-aligned activities with background info for educators and ready-to-use lesson ideas.
School Food Climate – Ideas and tools for school-wide initiatives that support inclusive food practices and body confidence.
Resources – Practical guides and real-life scenarios to navigate tricky situations with care and confidence.
Guiding Principles
Talk Positively about Food
- Celebrate food’s role in well-being, culture, and connection.
- Avoid moral labels like “healthy” or “junk.”
- Encourage curiosity, exploration, and eating together.
Respect Roles in Eating
- Families decide what food is provided.
- Educators decide when and where students eat.
- Students decide whether and how much they eat.
Promote Body Inclusivity
- Challenge body stereotypes and diet culture.
- Focus on qualities and abilities, not appearance.
- Address weight-based comments and bullying.
Discover BrightBites in action! Watch this short video to see how this resource can support your work.
