Eat Learn Live

In Chartwells, our US Education business, Eat. Learn. Live is a single-minded commitment to the health and wellbeing of children and students from kindergarten to college, helping build strong bodies and sharp minds and establishing the foundation for a long, healthier life.

Eat

Based on the Compass Balanced Choices programme, we educate students to choose better-for-you options and highlight healthier snacks, beverages and meals in the cafeteria which meet US Dietary Guidelines Regulations. Eating well includes the use of trans fat-free cooking oil and margarine, incorporating wholegrain products and reduced fat dairy products, and increasing the variety of fruits and vegetables offered. A fresh and contemporary educational marketing campaign encourages students to recognise and choose these healthful options. 

Learn

Learning to make smart decisions not only requires a well nourished child but also requires knowledge of nutrition and the benefits of an active lifestyle. To help every child succeed, Chartwells has donated a unique and comprehensive nutrition and physical activity classroom curriculum, HealthSmart™, to each Chartwells’ school district across the USA.”

Live

Living well means creating a healthy school environment where students can practice their new approach towards eating and leading a healthier lifestyle. Chartwells’ programmes contribute to school environments through physical activity, classroom celebrations, parent and family outreach, food demos and kitchen tours, all with a healthy focus.

Eat. Learn. Live is not a programme, it’s a philosophy that drives innovation and specific programmes in each segment of the education market, such as “Brake for Breakfast™” and “Morning Editions™” providing children with a healthy start to the day which, as research shows, helps increase attention levels and reduce absenteeism.