Empowering the school community through food education
BrightBites is a website dedicated to providing evidence-based information and resources about food, eating, and bodies.
Fostering Positive Relationships
A school environment that fosters positive relationships with food and bodies for the overall health and well-being of the school community.
Build Knowledge, Competence, and Confidence
BrightBites is a website for the school community that provides evidence-based information and resources about food, eating, and bodies. Educators can utilize this website to build knowledge, competence, and confidence in creating teaching and learning environments that are grounded in a food neutral and body inclusive approach. There is also additional information and tools that can help create a positive school food environment.
Food-Neutral and Body Inclusive
A food neutral approach is one that presents food as morally equivalent and without judgement. It is true that not all foods are nutritionally equal but they should be morally equal. Using a food neutral approach when talking and teaching about food helps students build a healthy relationship with food.
A body inclusive approach is one that ensures all body shapes and sizes feel accepted and welcomed. All bodies, regardless of shape or size, deserve respect and equitable treatment. This approach contributes to creating supportive environment that embraces diversity, helps increase self-esteem, and reduces the risk of discrimination.
BrightBites is for all educators.
All educators from JK to grade 12 who teach and talk about food and bodies.
BrightBites is evidence-based
BrightBites is written and maintained by Ontario Dietitians in Public Health (ODPH) members. ODPH members are registered dietitians licensed by the College of Dietitians of Ontario and work in local public health units. As a result, those accessing BrightBites can be confident they are accessing credible information.
Contact your public health unit to find out how we support schools in your area!