LIMES FARM JUNIOR SCHOOL- Drink Standards PolicyAIM:
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to make sure children are hydrated throughout the day, drinking healthier options.
to increase awareness of the health benefits of drinking water throughout the school
day.
Expectations:
The only drinks permitted at Limes Farm Junior School are
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Plain water (still or carbonated)- main source of water intake throughout the
day
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Drinking yoghurts/smoothies*
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Fresh fruit juices and vegetable juices*
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A blend containing any of the following ingredients, either singly or in combination*:
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o
fruit
o
vegetable
o
fruit juice
o
vegetable juice
Water and fruit and/or vegetable juice combination drinks*
At Limes Farm Junior School water is the main source of drink strongly encouraged and
recommended throughout the day. Other drinks listed above are permitted at meal times.
Date written- July 2016
RATIONALE
Drinks permitted
Reason
Plain water
Water quenches thirst and does not damage teeth.
Pupils must have easy
access at all times to free,
fresh drinking water.
Frequency of drink and type
of drink
Must be available at all times
Free drinking water must
be available in schools at all
times
Mineral water (still and
carbonated) is permitted
Mineral water (still or
carbonated)
Milk drinks and drinking Milk drinks and drinking yoghurts contain a number of Select with care- mealtimes
yoghurts*
useful nutrients including protein, vitamins and
Drinking yoghurts
minerals that contribute positively to the diets of
containing:
Milk drinks and drinking
children and young people.
yoghurts (hot or cold) that
 no more than 1.8g of
comply with the criteria
Flavoured milks are a useful way of encouraging
total fat per 100ml
below, e.g. hot
pupils to consume milk provided that they do not
chocolate/cocoa, milk
contain too much added sugar. Milk naturally contains
 no more than 10g of
shakes and smoothies
approximately 4.5g of sugar per 100ml in the form of
total sugars per 100ml
(made with milk or
lactose.
and
yoghurt).
The high levels of calcium and phosphate in milk help
 no more than 20g of
to remineralise tooth enamel after it has been
total sugars per portion
exposed to sugary or acidic substances (e.g. acidic
size.
flavourings).
Fruit juice and
vegetable juice
Any variety of
unsweetened fruit juice is
acceptable provided the
portion size is no more
than 200ml.
Fruit juice made entirely
or partially from
concentrate is also
acceptable provided it is
unsweetened and the
portion size is no more
It is advisable to limit fruit
juice to mealtimes. When
fresh fruit is juiced or blended,
A glass of fruit juice (150ml) counts as one portion of sugars are released from the
the recommended amount of five or more portions of cells of the fruit. Frequent
fruit and vegetables a day.
exposure to these sugars
damages teeth. Also, acids in
However, fruit juice cannot make up more than one
fruit juice can cause dental
portion of fruit and vegetable in any one day,
erosion, a condition, which
irrespective of how much is drunk.
damages tooth enamel.
This is because when juice is extracted from the
whole fruit, it reduces the fibre content and releases This advice applies to all fruit
juice regardless of where it is
sugars from the fruit that can damage teeth,
especially if drunk frequently. The acidity of fruit juices found, e.g. smoothies,
combinations of fresh fruit juice
Fruit juice and vegetable juices contain lots of
valuable vitamins and minerals.
Date written- July 2016
than 200ml.
can also be harmful to teeth.
and water.
Any variety of vegetable
juice is also acceptable
provided it is
unsweetened, unsalted
and the portion size is no
more than 200ml.
A combination of fruit
juice and vegetable juice
is also acceptable
provided it is
unsweetened and
unsalted and the portion
size is no more than
200ml.
Fruit/vegetable blends*
A blend containing any of
the following ingredients,
either singly or in
combination:
• fruit
• vegetable
• fruit juice
• vegetable juice
It is advisable to limit fruit
juice to mealtimes. When
fresh fruit is juiced or blended,
sugars are released from the
cells of the fruit. Frequent
However, only one glass (150ml) counts as one
exposure to these sugars
portion of the 'five-a-day' recommendation,
damages teeth. Also, acids in
irrespective of amount drunk.
fruit juice can cause dental
When fruit is juiced or blended, sugar is released from erosion, a condition, which
damages tooth enamel.
the fruit that can damage teeth, especially if these
drinks are drunk frequently throughout the day. The
This advice applies to all fruit
acidity of these drinks can also be harmful to teeth.
juice regardless of where it is
These blended drinks can be popular with pupils and
can count towards one of the recommended five or
more portions of fruit and vegetables that we should
eat every day.
with no added sugar or
salt and a maximum
portion size of 200ml, e.g. Guidance is provided to limit these drinks to
fruit/vegetable smoothies. mealtimes only.
Combinations of water
and fruit and/or
vegetable juice*
Allows additional choice for pupils.
CRITERIA:
Drinks made with a
combination of water
(still or carbonated) and
fruit and/or
vegetable juice (see
criteria).
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no added sugar
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no more than 20g of sugar per portion size
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50% or more fruit or vegetable juice
Benefits of drinking WATER throughout the day-
Date written- July 2016
found, e.g. smoothies,
combinations of fresh fruit juice
and water.
Guidance is to limit these
drinks to mealtimes only.
No more than 200ml fruit or
vegetable juice
How does drinking water link to health?
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Drinking water regularly throughout the day can protect health and contribute to wellbeing
Drinking water can help prevent a range of short and long-term health problems from
headaches, bladder, kidney and bowel problems to cancer
Water has none of the health problems associated with drinks containing sugar,
additives, sweeteners, acids or caffeine
Children will achieve more when both their health and learning needs are met. Ensuring
access to water and promoting a regular water intake throughout the school day is a vital
role for schools in promoting health and providing a healthy learning environment.
Water consumption during the day
Access to water bottles is at certain times to avoid disrupting learning.
Water bottles and location
Water bottles are placed on the side in classrooms - please make sure to LABEL your child's
water bottle with the child’s name and class. ONLY WATER IS ALLOWED IN WATER
BOTTLES. There is also access to water fountains should children not have a water bottle.
Water bottles must be taken home at the end of each school day to be cleaned and refilled
for the following school day.
Monitoring and EvaluationThe school will carry out monitoring, together with our school council and parent feedback.
Policy ReviewThis policy will be reviewed annually. In addition, any major legislative or governmental
changes may lead to this policy being amended.
This policy is to be read in conjunction with our Healthy Packed Lunch Policy.
Date written- July 2016