PayPams Wellness Program On Line Free/Reduce Lunch Application
Susan Richardson, Coordinator of Nutrition Services, RD, LD, MBA
Room 306, District Center What's New in Nutrition Services this
year? This year, Congress passed into law the Healthy Hunger
Free Kids Act which introduced new school meal standards meant
to reduce calories and increase the consumption of fruits and
vegetables. Last year, we began implementing new items on the
menus to introduce students to the changes. If you would like
more detailed information on the new regulations, visit: http://
www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/Governance/Legislation/dietaryspecs.pdf.
Here is a snapshot of the new guidelines: - Wider variety of
fruits and vegetables on the menus and students are encouraged
to try them. - Students must take one serving of fruits and
vegetables or they will be asked to return to the serving area.
- Breads and grains will be at least 51% whole grain. - A
gradual decrease in sodium and fat in menus over time. What Is A
"Typical Breakfast or Lun