Ministry of Education Launches “Soup and Fruit Day” Event in School Canteens – Last Minute Turkey News
Ankara Canan Özbağı Primary School Launches “Fruit and Soup Day” Event
The school canteens at Ankara Canan Özbağı Primary School have kicked off a new initiative called “Fruit and Soup Day.” As part of this event, students were treated to lentil soup and tangerines in an effort to promote healthy eating habits and introduce them to traditional Turkish tastes.
Gülcan Kılınç, the Health Services Coordinator of the Ministry of Education General Directorate of Support Services, explained that the “soup and fruit day” was organized as part of the “I Eat Healthy at My School” program. The aim of this program is to develop healthy eating habits in students and educate them about the benefits of consuming seasonal fruits and traditional Turkish cuisine.
Kılınç noted that the decision to launch the program on March 4, World Obesity Day, was intentional. By raising awareness about healthy eating from a young age, the hope is that students can prevent obesity and lead healthier lives in the future.
Students who participated in the event expressed their appreciation for the soups and requested for the distribution to continue in the future.
The Ministry of Education Support Services has outlined the specifics of the “Fruit and Soup Day” program in a letter sent to schools across the provinces. This initiative aims to promote healthy eating habits, food safety, and food quality in schools, with an emphasis on providing safe and nutritious food to students.
Food businesses with a registration certificate will be allowed to sell soup on a designated day of the week, provided that it is consumed on-site. Additionally, a “fruit day” event will be held on a separate day of the week, as determined by the school administration.
To further promote the program, posters highlighting the benefits of fruits and soups have been distributed to schools. These posters encourage students to enjoy fruits for added energy and to savor traditional soups for both taste and health benefits.
Overall, the launch of the “Fruit and Soup Day” event at Ankara Canan Özbağı Primary School is a positive step towards instilling healthy eating habits in students and promoting the value of traditional Turkish cuisine.
