- Ah Teck's Char Kway Teow
- Ayam Bakar with Brown Rice
- Cajun Rubbed Chicken with Potato Mash
- Penne Pomodoro with Chicken
- Grilled Italian Chicken with Potato Mash
- Steam Brown Rice with Rendang Chicken
- Grilled Rosemary Lemon Chicken
- Hainan Chicken with Rice
- Brown Rice Nasi Lemak with Baked Chicken
- Brown Rice with Sweet & Sour Fish
- Soy Chicken Stew with Brown Rice
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Healthy Meals in Schools Programme
About the Programme
About the Programme
Healthy Meals in Schools Programme
The Healthy Meals in Schools Programme (HMSP) encourages healthier food and beverage choices in schools. We achieve this through an integrated programme involving teachers, canteen vendors and students. We also work together with the Ministry of Education to actively encourage participation. This programme aims to help students cultivate healthy eating habits right from their youth.
Food Service Guidelines
Under the Healthy Meals in Schools Programme (HMSP), canteen vendors need to follow food service guidelines.
These include:
Cutting down fat,
sugar and sodium
Serving wholegrain,
fruit and vegetables
Serving healthy
set meals
The guidelines aim to ensure that food served in schools help children and youth 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)
- 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 HMSP guidelines (e.g. HCS certified, no intense sweeteners, etc)
- 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)
- Processed food is not recommended as they are often high in sodium and an increase in sodium intake, increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases
Our assigned nutritionists and dietitians will also assess participating schools and provide a report to guide canteen vendors in order to meet the programme’s guidelines.
For more detailed information on these guidelines, please click here.
Suppliers with Healthier Ingredients
We have compiled a list of suppliers that provide healthier food and ingredients.
View the Supplier Listing Directory.
Support for Schools
We support participating schools through the following ways:
- Guiding the School Canteen Committee in monitoring the food and beverages sold.
- Providing educational resources to encourage healthier eating among students.
- Providing canteen vendors with suitable advice for the provision of healthier meals using healthier ingredients.
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:
Other Useful Resources
Find out how canteen vendors have developed new and creative healthier cooking practices.
HMSP (English Version) - Best Practices for Canteen Vendors
E-posters on Healthy Eating for Primary Schools
E-posters on Healthy Eating for Secondary Schools
Nutri-Grade Teaching Resources
Sodium Reduction Teaching Resources
HMSP Guidelines Illustrated Posters
Siu Dai Toolkit
HMSP & HMPP Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
For more information on the Healthy Meals in Schools Programme, visit our FAQ directory.
Application and Further Enquiries
For more information or to register for this programme, you can email HPB_Mailbox@hpb.gov.sg.