Nutrition

Our menu planning is guided by the national nutrition recommendations for the different age groups. We apply the Heart Symbol criteria in our day-care centre, school and lunch services. All ingredients in a Heart Symbol meal meet the appropriate nutritional quality criteria. 

We also take into account the nutritional needs of the different age groups:

• Day-care centres: The goal of the day-care meals is to support the child’s growth and development. Balanced and tasty meals maintain the energy level throughout the day and help to form healthy eating habits.
  Read more: Terveyttä ja iloa ruoasta - varhaiskasvatuksen ruokailusuositus (in Finnish)(external link, opens in a new window)
• Schools: School meals provide energy for the lessons. A model meal helps the pupils and students put together a well-rounded meal. You can take the desired amount of food and take seconds as needed. We also offer snacks to buy at several schools.
  Read more: Syödään ja opitaan yhdessä - kouluruokailusuositus (in Finnish)(external link, opens in a new window)
• Lunch restaurants: We offer a refreshing daily break during the workday at Espoo City Council House, where our professional chefs prepare tasty and diverse lunch options.
  Read more: Kestävää terveyttä ruoasta(external link, opens in a new window) (in Finnish)