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Healthy Meals in Preschools Programme
About the Programme
About the Programme
Healthy Meals in Preschools Programme
The Healthy Meals in Preschools Programme (HMPP) empowers preschools
to provide healthier meals and encourages them to educate children
on eating right. As preschoolers who attend childcare centres or
kindergartens spend a major part of their day there,
these preschools play a vital role in helping them cultivate healthy
eating habits.
Preschools that provide food to children must adhere to the
Healthy Meals in Preschools Programme (HMPP) guidelines as
stipulated in the Early Childhood Development Centres (ECDC)
Regulatory Standards
(RS) and Code of Practice (COP).
Food Service Guidelines
The Healthy Meals in Preschools Programme (HMPP) guidelines have incorporated the nutrition recommendations for infants from 0 to 17 months.
Preschools that serve food to children must adhere to the HMPP guidelines as stipulated in the Early Childhood Development Centres (ECDC), Regulatory Standards (RS) and Code of Practice (COP).
These include:
Cutting down fat,
sugar and sodium
Serving wholegrain,
fruit and vegetables
Serving healthy
set meals
The guidelines aim to ensure that preschoolers receive the appropriate nutrients necessary for their growing needs and it takes into consideration the following areas:
- Wholegrains
- Fruit to be served daily (at any time of the day)
- Vegetables
- Protein
- Fats and Oils (e.g. but not limited to cooking oil, cheese, etc)
- Sauces, Spreads, Condiments and Salt (e.g. but not limited to soya sauce, jam, etc)
- For more information on the serving sizes, please click here.
- Processed food is not recommended as they are often high in sodium and an increase in sodium intake, increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases
- Fats and Oils (e.g. but not limited to cooking oil, cheese, etc)
- Sauces, Spreads, Condiments and Salt (e.g. but not limited to soya sauce, jam, etc)
- Plain water must be available at all times to encourage it as the preferred choice of beverage
- Sugar sweetened beverages are not encouraged to be served. If served, it should follow the requirements stated in the HMPP guidelines (e.g. HCS certified, No intense sweeteners, etc)
- Processed food is not recommended as they are often high in sodium and an increase in sodium intake, increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases
Preschools are evaluated by assessors commissioned by HPB. Preschools that meet the guidelines will be certified and listed on HPB’s website for easy reference. Preschools that are accredited are listed here.
For more information on these guidelines, please click here.
Healthier Food for Occasions
Party food in preschools tend to be indulgent. Are there healthier party food that preschool can provide for children? Let's find out what are some available healthier party food and drinks.
View the party food list.
Suppliers with Healthier Ingredients
We have compiled a list of suppliers that provide healthier food and ingredients.
View the Supplier Listing Directory.
Healthier Recipe Ideas
Together with a nutritionist and a chef, HPB has developed these healthy recipes for canteen vendors as a guide to prepare healthier, tastier and appealing meals for students:
Preschools may also refer to this sample 4-week cycle menu to plan and prepare healthier offerings for the children.
Other Useful Resources
Find out more about how some of our participating preschools innovatively incorporate healthy eating and nutrition education.
HMPP
E-Learning Modules
These e-learning modules provide preschools with virtual guidance on effective HMPP implementation.
HMPP Toolkit - Cooks Poster & Grocery Checklist HMPP Toolkit - Healthier Choice Symbol Poster, My Healthy Plate Poster and Nutri-Grade Poster HMPP Toolkit - Healthier Choice Hunt and Snacks & Ladders HMPP Toolkit - Storybook HMPP (English Version) - Best Practices for Pre-schools Nutri-Grade Teaching Resource Sodium Reduction Teaching Resource HMPP Illustrated Poster Healthy Preschool AccreditationFrequently Asked Questions
For more information on the Healthy Meals in Preschools Programme, visit our FAQ directory.
Application and Further Enquiries
For more information, kindly email HPB_Mailbox@hpb.gov.sg.