Sally Rose Nutrition

Sally Rose Nutrition Registered Consultant Nutritionist working with Catering Consultants and Schools to promote healthy relationships with food as part of a sustainable diet.

What if healthier school lunches didn’t rely on willpower at all? 👀🍎I’m pleased to share an article I’ve written about T...
23/01/2026

What if healthier school lunches didn’t rely on willpower at all? 👀🍎

I’m pleased to share an article I’ve written about The Smarter Lunchrooms Movement which shows how behavioural economics quietly shapes what pupils choose to eat. Small changes can have a big impact 👇

Research led by Cornell University demonstrates that when school cafeterias are designed more thoughtfully, children are far more likely to choose nutritious foods, without feeling forced.

The takeaway?
👉 Choice architecture matters, especially when shaping lifelong eating habits in young people.

📚 Based on research from




What if healthier school lunches didn’t rely on willpower at all? 👀🍎I’m pleased to share an article I have written about...
23/01/2026

What if healthier school lunches didn’t rely on willpower at all? 👀🍎

I’m pleased to share an article I have written about The Smarter Lunchrooms Movement which shows how behavioural economics quietly shapes what pupils choose to eat showing how small changes can have a big impact 👇

Research led by Cornell University demonstrates that when school cafeterias are designed more thoughtfully, children are far more likely to choose nutritious foods - without feeling forced.

The takeaway?
👉 Choice architecture matters, especially when shaping lifelong eating habits in young people.

📚 Based on research from





💭 What is Choice Architecture and how can simple nudges improve what pupils eat at school? 🍎Choice architecture is how t...
10/10/2025

💭 What is Choice Architecture and how can simple nudges improve what pupils eat at school? 🍎
Choice architecture is how the layout and presentation of options influence what we choose, often without us realising it.
In school canteens, it means using design and subtle cues to nudge pupils toward healthier foods.
✨ It’s not about removing choice, it’s about shaping the environment so that the healthy choice becomes the easy choice.
📊 Bangor University (2023) found that small changes (like putting fruit first in the queue, using fun names (“Super Strength Carrots”), and making healthy options more visible, significantly increased fruit intake, with no added cost or waste.
📚 University of Bristol (2025) also found that children who were picky eaters as toddlers developed broader diets by age 13 if they regularly ate school meals, thanks to variety, peer influence, and repeated exposure.
🍽️ Want to try this in your school?
🔹 Place fruit near the tills
🔹 Add colourful, creative labels
🔹 Offer veg first in line
🔹 Make healthy snacks easy to grab
Small design tweaks can spark big, lasting changes in pupils’ eating habits. 🌱
Are you using nudges or choice architecture in your school canteen?
💬 Share your experiences or ideas below!

✨ New school year, new opportunities to make a difference! ✨Last year, I worked with Chapter One on the “Just Right” cam...
23/09/2025

✨ New school year, new opportunities to make a difference! ✨

Last year, I worked with Chapter One on the “Just Right” campaign — a project all about empowering pupils to make healthier food choices while cutting down on food waste. 🍎🥦

At lunchtimes, catering staff asked a simple but powerful question:
👉 “Is this portion size just right for you?”
That one pause encouraged pupils to think about their choices, eat well, and waste less. 🌍💡

This is such a great reminder that when thoughtful initiatives meet supportive collaboration, real change happens. Excited to see the positive impact continue this school year! 💚

Veggie chilli🌶️ with 10 different vegetables (OK maybe we did have a bit of a fridge and cupboard clear out! But this wa...
28/02/2023

Veggie chilli🌶️ with 10 different vegetables (OK maybe we did have a bit of a fridge and cupboard clear out! But this was a great for both our gut and our food waste) using nachos on top for a crunch along with other favourite toppings 😋. Ohhh it was so yummy

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