Nutrition in schools
Nutrition in schools
School nutrition policy in Abu Dhabi
The Department of Education and Knowledge in Abu Dhabi has a comprehensive policy on food and nutrition (PDF, 1 MB). The policy sets out the basic requirements for schools in providing healthy and sustainable food environments.
It seeks to ensure the school's commitment to creating a culture of healthy eating, food safety, and sustainability.
It also promotes healthy eating by creating a healthy food culture. Further, it mandates schools to adhere to quality control and compliance with the Federal Law No. 10 of 2015 on Food Safety in the provision of food services (including canteen meals, vending machines, and food kiosks), and obtain and maintain valid licences and inspection records/notices.
The ‘Promoting healthy nutrition in educational institutions’ initiative - Dubai
In the emirate of Dubai, Dubai Municipality runs the ‘Promoting healthy nutrition in educational institutions’ initiative. The initiative involves raising awareness on following healthy habits and nutrition for students. The move allows educational institutions to adopt sustainable and nutritious diets to raise a healthy future generation.
Through this initiative, the municipality aims to help educational institutions across Dubai to change their approach to school meals, offering students with proper food options in canteens and cafeterias. The initiative aims to reach over 300,000 students in schools across the emirate.
The initiative is designed by integrating a learning management and empowerment system for school students. In addition, it focuses on those parts of the school or educational systems, such as food suppliers and school departments or administrations.
The School Canteen Lab
The School Canteen Lab initiative from Ministry of Health and Prevention aims to enhance acceptance of nutritious options and improve food provided by school canteens. It introduces an innovative, experiential model that places students at the centre of developing healthier school meals by involving them in meal preparation and considering their dietary preferences and feedback.
The Department of Education and Knowledge in Abu Dhabi has a comprehensive policy on food and nutrition (PDF, 1 MB). The policy sets out the basic requirements for schools in providing healthy and sustainable food environments.
It seeks to ensure the school's commitment to creating a culture of healthy eating, food safety, and sustainability.
It also promotes healthy eating by creating a healthy food culture. Further, it mandates schools to adhere to quality control and compliance with the Federal Law No. 10 of 2015 on Food Safety in the provision of food services (including canteen meals, vending machines, and food kiosks), and obtain and maintain valid licences and inspection records/notices.
The ‘Promoting healthy nutrition in educational institutions’ initiative - Dubai
In the emirate of Dubai, Dubai Municipality runs the ‘Promoting healthy nutrition in educational institutions’ initiative. The initiative involves raising awareness on following healthy habits and nutrition for students. The move allows educational institutions to adopt sustainable and nutritious diets to raise a healthy future generation.
Through this initiative, the municipality aims to help educational institutions across Dubai to change their approach to school meals, offering students with proper food options in canteens and cafeterias. The initiative aims to reach over 300,000 students in schools across the emirate.
The initiative is designed by integrating a learning management and empowerment system for school students. In addition, it focuses on those parts of the school or educational systems, such as food suppliers and school departments or administrations.
The School Canteen Lab
The School Canteen Lab initiative from Ministry of Health and Prevention aims to enhance acceptance of nutritious options and improve food provided by school canteens. It introduces an innovative, experiential model that places students at the centre of developing healthier school meals by involving them in meal preparation and considering their dietary preferences and feedback.
Updated on:
05 Feb 2026
