While many schools have designed nutrition policies to promote healthier lunch choices, enforcement often happens at the classroom levels, leading to confusion and frustration when students come home with a concerning letter. These days, heavily-processed snacks and sugary drinks are a no-go, but the way these rules are applied often varies. Should teachers take a deep breath and take their foot off the gas pedal? How do we achieve a happy medium while not hurting anyone’s feelings? Julie Findlay, who worked as a teacher for more than 15 years, follows a logical and simple approach when faced with this delicate situation. She encourages open and frequent dialogue with the teacher, parent, and child – adding that no situation is the same. She joins Kristy Cameron on today’s Ottawa Now.

<p>While many schools have designed nutrition policies to promote healthier lunch choices, enforcement often happens at the classroom levels, leading to confusion and frustration when students come home with a concerning letter. These days, heavily-processed snacks and sugary drinks are a no-go, but the way these rules are applied often varies. Should teachers take a deep breath and take their foot off the gas pedal? How do we achieve a happy medium while not hurting anyone&rsquo;s feelings? Julie Findlay, who worked as a teacher for more than 15 years, follows a logical and simple approach when faced with this delicate situation. She encourages open and frequent dialogue with the teacher, parent, and child &ndash; adding that no situation is the same. She joins Kristy Cameron on today&rsquo;s Ottawa Now.</p>