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National School Lunch Week October 9-13, 2017
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Copyright  2017 School Nutrition Association

2. Agenda
School Meal Facts
About National School Lunch Week
#NSLW17 theme: “Recipes for Success”
How to get involved

3. School Lunch: The Basics
More than 30 million students enjoy healthy lunches every school day.
95% of schools participate in the National School Lunch Program
Our district’s Lunch Program
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Feature a photo of a complete lunch tray – with grain, protein, fruits, veggies and milk!

4. School lunches must include:
The Facts
*Swap out these tray images for your own if you’d like*
School lunches must include:
Fruits
Veggies
Whole Grains
Lean protein
Low fat dairy
Greenville County Schools, Greenville, SC
Bartow County Schools, Cartersville, GA

5. The USDA’s nutrition standards for schools meals have changed:
Standards for School Meals
The USDA’s nutrition standards for schools meals have changed:
Fruits and vegetables offered daily
More whole grains
Only fat-free or low-fat milk varieties
Calorie limits by grade level
Limits on saturated fat, trans fats and sodium
Greenville County Schools, Greenville, SC

6. The Benefits of School Lunch
The Facts
The Benefits of School Lunch
USDA research indicates that children who participate in School Lunch have superior nutritional intake compared to those who do not participate.
Healthy eating at school correlates with higher test scores and less absenteeism*
*Source: The Wellness Impact Report, 2013

7. What is National School Lunch Week?
NSLW Draws attention to the National School Lunch Program using a fun theme that changes every year
Established by President John F. Kennedy in 1962
NSLW provides the opportunity to highlight the important, positive role of school lunch nationwide

8. Past NSLW Celebrations
*On this slide, add photos from your past NSLW celebrations to give your audience an idea of a typical promotion*

9. What’s New on the Menu?
*Add examples of new recipes and items you are serving here.*
*Draw attention to your healthy recipes and/or foods that provide energy for sports and activites.*

10. Teachers and Administrators can:
Get Involved – Teachers and Administrators
Teachers and Administrators can:
Encourage the school nutrition director to make presentations about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle at PTA meetings and in the classroom
Talk about “School Lunch: Recipes for Success” during the morning announcements
Make cooking techniques or healthy eating topics part of the curriculum

11. Get Involved - Parents Parents can:
Visit the cafeteria and have lunch with their child
Encourage healthy eating and an active lifestyle at home for themselves and their child (actions speak louder than words!)
Discuss the benefits of eating a well-balanced lunch
Learn more about school lunch by visiting the NSLW website

12. How Is Your School Celebrating?
*Add details here about how you will recognize NSLW in your district, and how you will celebrate using the “Recipes for Success” theme*

13. #SchoolLunch #NSLW17 Follow the Campaign
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#SchoolLunch
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#NSLW17

14. Copyright  2015 School Nutrition Association
Thanks For Your Time!
Learn about National School Lunch Week:
Get the facts about school meals:
Copyright  2015 School Nutrition Association