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A comprehensive nutritional analysis of the lunch meals is completed monthly. This analysis includes all components of the meal as set forth by the USDA including protein, bread, 1/2 cup fruit, 1/2 cup vegetable, and 8 oz fluid milk. It is done for the main/featured item daily.
Please keep in mind that occasionally food service vendors may have to substitute products; thus the nutritional analysis could be effected slightly. It is strongly recommended that this nutritional analysis be used as a guide to make healthy food choices, and not to be relied on solely for medical purposes (example: diabetic students should follow diet plan as prescribed by doctor)
Here are some of the steps we've taken to improve the nutritional quality of our program.
- All sandwiches at the elementary level are made on whole white wheat bread.
- No foods in the district are deep fried.
- No sodas are sold in the district during the school day.
- Organic healthy vending machines are located in the middle and high school.
- New cooking equipment placed this year helps better retain nutrients.
- Fresh fruit, vegetables, and salads are offered daily.
- Sushi is offered weekly at the high school.
- 75% of the ice cream sold at the elementary level contains less than 6g total fat, 2g or less of saturated fat, and 15g or less of sugar.
- Nutrition committee meets quarterly to discuss and evaluate menu options.
- Our milk contains no added hormones or antibiotics.
Click here for more on school nutrition
Click here for new federal nutrition guidlines
Here are some additional websites you can browse for further nutritional references:
My Pyramid
Nutrition Explorations
School Nutrition Association
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