Child Nutrition Programs Idaho State Department of Education Heather Blume, MS, RD, LD Coordinator Nutrition Assessment and Promotion/NSLP

  Policy Memos  Success Stories  Reminders  Questions

 SP  Community Eligibility Provision: Guidance and Updated Q&As SP (v.2)  Smoothies Offered in Child Nutrition Programs SY PLE Tool  SY Paid Lunch Equity Tool Revision

  Updated Q&A  Includes answers to questions on:  Definition of a school  Beginning CEP after the election deadline  Vending agreements  Including students in the ISP  Edit checks  Verification SP : Community Eligibility Provision: Guidance and Updated Q&As

  Smoothie guidance modified  Vegetables in smoothies may be credited (min. 1/8 cup)  Pureed fruit and/or veg credit as juice  Milk in smoothie may credit as fluid milk (min. ¼ cup)  Must continue offering fluid milk  Yogurt may credit as a M/MA in NSLP and SBP Example: SP (v.2): Smoothies Offered in Child Nutrition Programs

  Correct minor issues  Now includes space for:  New price  Non-Federal fund amount  Option to indicate SFA already meets equity SY Paid Lunch Equity Tool Revision

 6% Breakfast increase: 6% 14% Lunch Increase: 14% September Data

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 Middleton Equipment Grant

  Tips to increase participation?  Fun names for food items?  i.e. confetti spaghetti for pasta salad  Tips for Smart Snacks implementation?  Contact Heather Blume at the State agency:   (208) Have a Success You Want to Share?

  Please read cleaning agent instructions carefully to avoid children getting sick  Many cleaning agents require:  Spray  Let Stand  Wipe  Rinse with water Food Safety Corner

  No “dark drop” food deliveries  No medicines in food service refrigerators Food Safety Corner

  The WellSat 2.0 evaluates policies for:  Nutrition Education  School Meal Standards  Competitive Food and Beverage Standards  Physical Education and Activity  Wellness Promotion and Marketing  Implementation, Evaluation, and Communication Heather Blume  Contact Heather Blume for more information at:  (208) Wellness Tools

  HUSSC Assessments  How close are you to earning a HUSSC Award?  Contact:  Linda Stevens  Linda Stevens : (208)  Jennifer Butler  Jennifer Butler : (208)  Lunch Score App Wellness Tools

  USDA Processed Foods Advisory Council Meeting  Pocatello: February 26 th  Eagle: March 5 th  Register at:  Foods for Review  PB&J Sandwiches  Roasted potatoes + Simplot Product  Spicy Chicken Patties

  Summer Food Questions? Angela Kraft  Contact: Angela Kraft o (208) o Summer Food Service Program

  Please contact Child Nutrition Programs at if you have any questions regarding the information in this webinar.  Disclaimer : Accuracy of the information shared today is guaranteed only as of the recording date. USDA may issue more guidance or further clarification regarding items discussed in today’s webinar. Thank you for attending

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