For School Administrators, the sections mentioned below may be of particular interest:
General Nutrition
This page provides lists of ideas of food and beverages to serve frequently, as well as those suggested to serve infrequently and in smaller serving sizes, for each of the food categories. It also includes some tips for meal and snack planning. PDF versions of the Food Lists can also be accessed.
Food Safety
This page covers common questions regarding food safety permits, food safety training and how to prevent foodborne illnesses.
Comprehensive School Health
This page provides ideas on how to incorporate a Comprehensive School Health approach to school food programs.
Creating Healthy Food Environments
This page outlines some key terms including defining what is “healthy food”, what are “nutrients of concern” and what does a healthy school food environment look like.
Vending Machines & School Stores
Recognizing that vending machines products are typically limited to processed snack foods, this section offers some advice on how vendors and schools can use nutrient criteria to offer more nutritious options.
School Fundraisers
This page provides suggestions for increasing nutritious options while fundraising, as well as some non-food-related fundraising ideas.
FAQs
This page provide answers to commonly asked questions about the content and use of the toolkit.
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