School Food and Nutrition Policy

School Food and Nutrition Policy

About This Policy

This policy sets out the basic requirements for schools in providing healthy and sustainable food environments.

What schools need to know with this policy:

  • Ensure food environments and services comply with food guidelines and “Red List Items” from relevant government authorities.
  • Promote nutritional awareness and healthy, sustainable eating habits across the school community.

Policy Versions:

  • Current version: November 2025
  • First published: September 2024

References:

  • Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (QCC). (2025). Abu Dhabi Guideline (ADG2): Abu Dhabi Guideline for Unified School Nutrition and Food Safety (ADG 2, 4th ed.).
  • Cena, H. & Calder, P. 2020. Defining a Healthy Diet: Evidence for the Role of Contemporary Dietary Patterns in Health and Disease. Nutrients, 12(2): 334.
  • Ebeid, E. Z. M. & Zakaria, M. B. (2021). Thermal analysis in recycling and waste management. In Ebeid, E. Z. M. & Zakaria, M. B. (Eds)., Thermal Analysis: From Introductory Fundamentals to Advanced Applications (pp. 247-300).
  • Federal Decree Law No. (10) of 2015 on Food Safety.
  • Federal Decree Law No. (31) of 2021 Promulgating the Crimes and Penalties and its amendments.
  • Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), 2010. Sustainable Diets and Biodiversity.
  • Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and World Health Organization (WHO). (2018). International Food Standards.
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