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Chartwells K12 Levels Up <a href="https://healthylife7.com/nutrition-as-a-first-line-defense-before-antibiotics/” title=”Nutrition as a first-line defense before antibiotics”>Nutrition Education with New “Nutrition: Game On” Program for Elementary Students
PR Newswire
Wed, 26 August 2026 at 7:15 pm GMT+5:30
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Immersive year-round program transforms school cafeterias into interactive learning environments where healthy habits become an adventure
Chartwells K12 launches Nutrition: Game On, a new year-round elementary nutrition education program that combines storytelling, movement, taste tests, hands-on activities and interactive cafeteria experiences to make healthy eating fun
As students head back to school, the program welcomes them into the Level Up Café, where students complete monthly nutrition quests, earn collectible badges, and interact with engaging characters to inspire curiosity and healthy habits
Nutrition: Game On reinforces Chartwells K12’s commitment to making the cafeteria the happiest place in school by transforming everyday meals into meaningful educational experiences
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As students return to classrooms across the country, Chartwells K12Â is giving them another reason to look forward to lunchtime with the launch of Nutrition: Game On, a new elementary program that transforms school cafeterias into immersive destinations for culinary discovery. Through chef-inspired recipes, exciting taste tests, globally inspired flavors, and hands-on experiences, students are encouraged to explore new foods while building healthy habits through storytelling, movement, and interactive nutrition education.
“Back-to-school is the perfect time to inspire healthy routines for students,” said Amy Shaffer, CEO of Chartwells K12. “Every meal is an opportunity to spark curiosity. When students are excited to try a new recipe, taste a new ingredient, or explore flavors from around the world, nutrition becomes something they experience, not something they’re taught. Nutrition: Game On reflects our belief that the cafeteria is so much more than a place to eat. It’s where great food inspires discovery, confidence, and healthy habits to last a lifetime.”
At the heart of the program is the Level Up Café, where chef-inspired menu features and interactive dining experiences bring each month’s adventure to life. Whether students are enjoying a Cherry Limeade Smoothie Bowl during Brain Food month, taking a bite of Golden Turmeric Brown Rice while learning how herbs and spices transform familiar recipes, exploring the farm-to-table journey with a fresh Chicken Caesar Wrap, or discovering globally inspired flavors through Tandoori Tofu and Mango Lassi, every meal becomes an opportunity to explore new ingredients, expand their palates, and connect great food with positive nutrition.
