the National School National Programme’s Food Specification. The NSNP Food Specifications is intended for all the stakeholders such as manufacturers, service providers, Provincial Education Departments, Districts, Circuits, schools and the public. The Food Guide has been adapted from the Department of Health‘s guidelines “Specifications for

The NSNP aims to enhance the learning capacity of learners through the provision of a healthy meal at schools. Where it is implemented, the programme has shown to improve punctuality, regular school attendance, concentration and the general wellbeing of participating learners. ... 2020 NSNP Food Specification Guidelines: 2021 Provincial Menus ...

Food Specification document is to maintain standards, to improve the quality of meals served to learners and to make information available that can guide service providers on the expectations of the NSNP. Recommendations on product use Locally produced food is recommended to stimulate the South African economy.

The document provides food specifications for products marketed to South Africa's National School Nutrition Programme (NSNP). It recommends using locally produced and fresh food to support the economy and nutrition. Processed foods are acceptable if fortified and approved. Special diets cannot be accommodated by the NSNP, which aims to provide normal balanced meals. The specifications cover ...

(50.2%) the schools served all three food groups: the food group most often missed was fruit/vegetables. There is also a tendency to prepare more starch and less protein and vegetables than is required. Soya is the least popular form of protein: on the days when soya is served, fewer learners eat the NSNP meals and there is wastage.

The NSNP aims to enhance the learning capacity of learners through the provision of a healthy meal at schools. Where it is implemented, the programme has shown to improve punctuality, regular school attendance, concentration and the general wellbeing of participating learners. ... Schools are also encouraged to establish food gardens from which ...

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The NSNP also provide nutrition education as part of the Life Skills academic curriculum and in environmental management such as and washing and recycling for all involved including the learners, teachers and food handlers. The programme also focuses on sustainable food production. Many schools established food gardens to varying degrees of success

The meals I the NSNP are prepared by food handlers The province follows an approved menu which has been designed in consultation with Dieticians and the Department of Health. FUNCTIONS. To provide nutritious meals to learners in quintile 1-3 primary, secondary and targeted special schools. To establish and maintain sustainable food gardens in ...

assistant directors co-ordinating nsnp in districts principals of schools chairpersons of school governing bodies relevant stakeholders kzn nsnp circular no.: 01 of 2025 subject: national school nutrition programme (nsnp) • delivery of food items to schools participating in nsnp in preparation for the reopening of schools on 15 january 2025 ...