Team Nutrition Resources Cheryl Jackson Lewis MPA, RD, LDN Division Director Nutrition Promotion and Technical Assistance Division Child Nutrition Programs
Team Nutrition Provides curricula, posters, parent handouts, and other resources free of charge to schools Initiative of the USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service to support the Federal Child Nutrition Programs Aims to improve children’s lifelong eating and physical activity habits
Food Buying Guide for Child Nutrition Programs Updating New Releases: –Separation of Vegetables & Fruits –Updated Meats/Meat Alternates Section –Updated Milk Section Food Yield Study - in progress
www. teamnutrition.usda.gov
Farm to School Connections Visit the Farm to School Web site: Sign up for the bi-weekly e-letter.e-letter
Whole Grain Resource for NSLP/SBP
What’s Shaking? Creative Ways to Boost Flavor With Less Sodium National collaborative sodium reduction initiative Growing list of partners supportive of sodium reduction in school meals Webinars, menus, best practice strategies, other resources
NEW!! Infographic for School Nutrition Professionals
Website gov/whatsshaking
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Let’s Move! #GimmeFive High Five Sticker Available! Ways to use: – Encourage kids to make a MyPlate meal (serving line). – Give to children you spot eating a healthy school lunch. – Reinforce Discover MyPlate lessons. Share #GimmeFive
Healthy Meals Resource System Best Practices Sharing Center Menus Recipes Training Materials Signage Success Stories State and SFA Developed Resources
Menu Planner for Healthy School Meals Coming this Winter! FNS is developing a NEW Menu Planner Topics include: Overview of Child Nutrition Programs Food Based Menu Planning Meal Preparation Documentation Procurement and Inventory Documentation Dietary Restrictions and Menu Planning Marketing School Meals for Success
Menu Planner for Healthy School Meals Themes: Culture of Food Safety Compliance Farm to School Features: 21 School Spotlights Mastermind Discussions Icons for –Review Must Do –Food Safety –Check for Crediting –School Spotlights
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