workgroups

OSNPPH members are active in one or more of the existing workgroups (and their sub-groups) as well as the advocacy committee.

workplace nutrition advisory workgroup

Developing strategies, initiatives and tools to support workplaces, large and small, in Ontario. The group provides an opportunity to share information on current best practices and new developments in the area of workplace nutrition and health promotion.

school nutrition workgroup

Advocates for comprehensive healthy eating environments in Ontario schools. The group plans, supports and shares nutrition initiatives to improve the nutritional health of students. Practice groups include:

• School Nutrition Program (SNP)
• Secondary School Environmental Support (SSES)
• Nutrition Tools for Schools (NTS) – an on-line program that offers tips, tools and public health support to schools. www.nutritiontoolsforschools.ca

family health nutrition advisory group

Develops strategies, initiatives and tools to support the Reproductive and Child Health sections of the Ontario Public Health Standards (OPHS). The group provides an opportunity to share information on current best practices and new developments in the area of family health nutrition

advocacy committee

Provides strategic guidance to membership and workgroups to establish the best means by which OSNPPH key messages are translated into advocacy.

Menu Labelling Workgroup

Current activities includes reviewing OSNPPH's position on menu labelling and supporting the work of dietitians in their local communities.

Healthy eating in the Recreation Setting Work Group

Provides an opportunity for consistency and improved efficacy in creating a supportive environment and policy development in the recreation setting in public health regions across Ontario. This group provides an opportunity for networking, collaboration and knowledge exchange among OSNPPH members addressing healthy eating in the recreation setting.

Food Security Working Group

* To access workgroup meeting minutes & reports, please log in to the Member Area.