USDA Updates SNA Legislative Action Conference 2013

Overview  Where we’ve been  Where we are  Where we’re going 2

School Meals: and beyond 3

4 Fall 2012 and New Meal Pattern Initial nationwide participation drop has recovered Media is now positive Most kids have adjusted Kids are eating more fruits and vegetables Stress factor has decreased Perception of programs has improved o Time to eat o Kids adjustment time o Time to eat o Kids adjustment time o Time to eat o Kids adjustment time

Great New Menus… 5 5

And Upcoming…..  Breakfast implementation  Competitive food rule now out  Professional Standards 6

We’re STILL in This TOGETHER!  Breakfast implementation postponed until  Protein/grains flexibility  Administrative Reviews  Paid Meal Equity 7

USDA Foods, Farms and School Nutrition 8

9 A Plug for Programs HealthierUS School Challenge International School Meals Day

All of America’s children have access to safe, nutritious foods and well balanced meals. 10 Our Commitment Remains

Questions after all presentations Thank You 11