1. Copyright © 2009 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH WEEK October 12-16, 2009 School/District Date

2. Copyright © 2009 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org The facts about School Lunch and School Meals National School Lunch Week All-Star School Lunch Getting Involved Agenda

3. Copyright © 2009 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org School Lunch –Increasing participation in NSLP –31 million children served daily in 07/08 –95% of schools participate in NSLP Our district’s School Lunch Program: School Lunch – The Facts

4. Copyright © 2009 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org School lunch is healthier than ever Kids are offered healthy, tasty and appealing choices: –Fresh fruits and vegetables –Whole grains –Reduced or zero TransFats –Salad Bars –Pizza with whole grain crust, low-fat cheese –Whole grain pasta –Baked items rather than fried –Healthful cooking/preparation techniques School Lunch – The Facts

5. Copyright © 2009 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org School lunch is balanced and healthy -Lunches that are part of the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) must meet nutrition guidelines including: -limiting fat and saturated fat in meals -providing one-third of the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) of protein, calcium, iron, and vitamins A and C. -NSLP lunches meet the dietary guidelines. -NSLP lunches are served in age appropriate portion sizes and provide the right balance of protein, dairy, whole grains, fruits and vegetables. School Lunch – The Facts

6. Copyright © 2009 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org School lunch helps kids maintain a healthy weight –Students who eat school meals provided through the NSLP are more likely to be at a healthy weight.* –NSLP participants are more likely than non-participants to consume vegetables, milk and milk products, and meat and other protein-rich foods, both at lunch and over 24 hours; they also consume less soda and/or fruit drinks.** –This benefit is especially relevant for kids and their parents in today’s climate of heightened awareness of obesity issue. –Students are less likely to gain weight during the school year when in school than during the summer when school is out. *Source Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, August 2003 **Source USDA School Lunch – The Facts

7. Copyright © 2009 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org School meals help students to do better in school –Research has shown that students who eat school meals perform their best academically. –Students who eat school breakfast have greater gains in standardized test scores and show improvements in math, reading and vocabulary scores.* –Healthy eating correlates with less trips to the school nurse and less absenteeism. –Providing nutritious school breakfast on testing days – and every school day - leads to improved test scores. *Source: Classroom Breakfast Scores High in Maryland, Maryland Meals for Achievement. October 2001 School Lunch – The Facts

8. Copyright © 2009 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org School meals are safe -USDA commodities used in the NSLP are safe and part of a nutritious school lunch. -School nutrition professionals have rigorous training in food safety and have implemented a HACCP Plan. -School kitchens are subject to two health inspections annually conducted by the local health department. -According to the Food and Drug Administration, school kitchens are among the safest of commercial and institutional foodservice establishments. School Lunch – The Facts

9. Copyright © 2009 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org National School Lunch Week -Annual celebration of National School Lunch Program (NSLP), using a fun theme -Established by President John F. Kennedy in 1962 -Opportunity to highlight the important, positive role of school lunch in our nation NSLW 2009 is October 12-16, 2009 National School Lunch Week

10. Copyright © 2009 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org “All-Star School Lunch” Theme NSLW 09 will help students learn about the importance of eating healthy and being active The NBA inspired campaign features 5 “basketball teams” each comprised of healthy school lunch menu items and coached by a current or former NBA/ WNBA player The “teams” reinforce the concept of eating a balanced school lunch The campaign runs from Aug 09 to Oct 09, culminating during NSLW, Oct12-16

11. Copyright © 2009 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Key Message “All-Star School Lunch” is a slam- dunk to help teach students about the importance of eating a balanced lunch and being active.

12. Copyright © 2009 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Draft Your All-Star School Lunch Team Contest Students will have the opportunity to draft and name their very own All-Star Team, while explaining why their team helps makes them an all-star Open to students nationwide (Grades 1-12) 4 national winners (2 online, 2 cafeteria contest) will receive a prize pack The contests will run August 1, 2009 to October 16, 2009, and national entries (paper format only) are due to SNA by October 30, 2009 2 Ways to enter: Online or cafeteria contest For full contest rules and more info, visit www.schoolnutrition.org/allstar

13. Copyright © 2009 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org www.allstarschoollunch.org The official All-Star School Lunch website Nutrition information for kids including: – All-Star team trading cards –“Draft Your All-Star School Lunch Team” Game This slide is not complete yet

14. Copyright © 2009 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Team Trading Cards Students can download each “team’s” trading card complete with photos of the famous honorary coach. The back of the card features nutrition “stats” and information. The trading cards are a great nutrition education tool in the cafeteria or to take home to parents.

15. Copyright © 2009 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org MEET THE “ALL-STAR’ TEAMS

16. Copyright © 2009 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org HEAD COACH: Chris Paul VEGGIE PIZZA | CARROT STICKS | KIWI | GOLDEN BROWNIE | CHOCOLATE MILK WHY THIS ALL STAR LUNCH IS HEALTHY! CP’s Pizza is made with whole grain crust & lowfat cheese CP’s Pizza

17. Copyright © 2009 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org HEAD COACH: Dwight Howard VEGETARIAN QUESADILLA | MEXICALI CORN | GREEN APPLES | LOW FAT WHITE MILK WHY THIS ALL STAR LUNCH IS HEALTHY! The beans in the quesadilla are a great source of protein and fiber Dwight’s Quesadillas

18. Copyright © 2009 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org HEAD COACH: Vince Carter CHEF SALAD WITH TURKEY | STRAWBERRIES | WHOLE GRAIN BREADSTICK | STRAWBERRY MILK WHY THIS ALL STAR LUNCH IS HEALTHY! The salad is made with lean turkey and dark leafy vegetables Vince’s Veggies

19. Copyright © 2009 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org HEAD COACH: Steve Nash CHICKEN PARMESAN | GREEN BEANS | FRUIT SALAD | CHOCOLATE MILK WHY THIS ALL STAR LUNCH IS HEALTHY! The chicken parmesan is made with whole grain pasta and lean meat Nash’s Noodles

20. Copyright © 2009 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org HEAD COACH: Diane Taurasi BEEF & VEGETABLE TERIYAKI RICE BOWL | ORANGE WEDGES | VEGETARIAN EGG ROLL | LOW FAT MILK WHY THIS ALL STAR LUNCH IS HEALTHY! This dish is made from lean beef, brown rice and lots of vegetables Taurasi’s Teriyaki

21. Copyright © 2009 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Ideas for Our Schools Serve each team menu once a week Create a “Draft Your Own All-Star Team” Contest Day for each grade Work with Gym teachers to help promote the basketball and activity theme Hold assemblies on being an “All-Star” Hold a basketball or bracket tournament Create costumes for kids or staff

22. Copyright © 2009 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Parents –Parents and school nutrition professionals share the same goals: Well-balanced nutritious meals for their kids Creating healthy eating habits for life –Parents are role models and influence what kids eat –Encourage healthy eating and lifestyles at home for you and your kids (actions speak louder than words…) –Create a “All-Star” night at PTO or PTAs –Visit www.allstarschoollunch.org with your kids, and download the trading cards Getting Involved

23. Copyright © 2009 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Parents –Review the cafeteria menu with your kids to help them plan for a balanced meal –Join your kids for school lunch during National School Lunch Week or any time during the year –Communicate any concerns or special diets your kids may have –Tell us what you think Getting Involved

24. Copyright © 2009 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Teachers and School Administrators –Visit the cafeteria during lunch –Join students for lunch –Encourage the school nutrition director to make presentations to parents about the benefits of school meals, a healthy lifestyle at PTA meetings and in the classroom. –Talk about the All-Star School Lunch and how to be an everyday All-Star during assembly –Teach kids about the benefits of eating a balanced diet and being active using “All-Star” as a fun example Getting Involved

25. Copyright © 2009 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Thank you!