Food and Nutrition
The Dining Room as a Classroom
At our institution, healthy eating is one of the pillars of learning for school-aged children. Through the management of meals that meet the nutritional requirements of our population, we achieve nutritional education, improve relationships with food, ensure access to adequate nutrition, and foster the development of well-rounded human beings.
The meals are carefully designed and balanced to provide appropriate amounts of macronutrients (proteins, carbohydrates, fats) and micronutrients (vitamins and minerals). All food groups are combined to ensure a varied diet and a multicultural Colombian-French culinary experience.
CESAI Nutrition
- C: Complete
- E: Balanced
- S: Sufficient
- A: Appropriate
- I: Safe
Meal Times
- Morning Snack
- Lunch
- Afternoon Snack
How We Operate
- Partnerships with Local Suppliers and Colombian Brands: We care about and actively contribute to improving food security and nutrition in our region.
- Safe and Healthy Ingredients: We use natural and minimally processed ingredients and completely avoid ultra-processed products.
- Interdisciplinary Team for Menu Planning: Nutritionist, chef, and baker collaborate to design meals.
- Menu Design Based on Student Preferences: Menus are tailored to students’ tastes to increase food acceptance and minimize food waste.
Special Needs
We provide nutritional support, adjusting and modifying our meals in specific cases that require a different diet. We evaluate and monitor special needs such as:
- Allergies and intolerances
- Nutritional requirements decreased or increased due to medical diagnosis
- Eating disorders and food-related phobias
- Vegetarian or vegan diets
- Specific religious dietary practices
Nutritional Support
Daily monitoring by a professional nutritionist, evaluating food intake, preferences, dislikes, and lack of appetite.
Educational activities are conducted with families and students to promote healthy eating habits and improve their relationship with food, helping prevent eating disorders.
