1. Dawson Springs School District
Nutrition & Physical Activity
Report Card

2. National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Established in 1946
“Measure of national security to safeguard the health and well-being of the Nation’s children”
Nation’s 2nd largest food and nutrition assistance program

3. National School Breakfast Program (SBP)
Established in 1966
Federally assisted meal program
Operating in public and non-profit private schools and residential child care institutions

4. Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010
Legislation authorizes funding and sets policy for USDA’s core child nutrition programs
First significant USDA reforms of school meals in 30 years
Improving the critical nutrition and hunger safety net for millions of children

5. Final Rule National Standards
5 Food Components
Meat/Meat Alternative
Fruit
Vegetable
Grain
Milk
Must take 3 of the 5 food items at breakfast and 3 of the 5 components at lunch for a reimbursable meal

6. Final Rule National Standards
Daily Minimum-Maximum Portion Size
Breakfast 2-Week Cycle Menu
Lunch 4-Week Cycle Menu
Calorie adjustments made by grade/age group
Special Diet Modifications (ex. Gluten free)
Daily Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Choices (must take at least a ½ cup at breakfast and lunch)
Varieties of Milk (1% White or Skim Chocolate, Strawberry or White)
All Whole Grain Items

7. One Perfect Tray

8. 6 Cent Meal Pattern Compliance
Additional 6 cents per each reimbursable meal served
Compliant as of December 2012

9. Smart Snacks
A la carte food and beverages follow strict calorie, fat, sugar and size guidelines

10. Breakfasts Served 2015-2016 August-May 174 Serving Days
Average Daily Participation
398
Free Meals Served
57,870
Paid Meals Served
11,436
Total Meals Served
69,306

11. Lunches Served 2015-2016 August-May 174 Serving Days
Average Daily Participation
545
Free Meals Served
79,155
Paid Meals Served
15,643
Total Meals Served
94,798

12. USDA Federal Reimbursement 2015-2016
Month
Amount
Attendance Days
August
$40,553.69 19
September
$45,916.18 21
October
$34,046.75 16
November
$36,792.05 17
December
$30,050.72 14
January
$35,050.91
February
$38,705.59 18
March
$49,257.25 23
April
$34,254.57
May
$28,976.19
TOTAL
$373,603.90
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