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Posted on June 12, 2019June 13, 2019

How Food Service Directors and Staff Can Use Produce in the Cafeteria

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We’ve all grown up hearing, “Eat your veggies!” but many of us never stop to think why, beyond a vague understanding that they are healthy.  Most of us would hardly call it a meal without a hearty serving of meat …

Posted on June 12, 2019June 13, 2019

Showcasing Food Services at School Events

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With an estimated 55 million students in the US attending schools from preschool to 12th grade, schools are in an ideal position to have a significant impact on the health and well-being of children. The face of school nutrition …

Posted on June 12, 2019June 13, 2019

Do You Know What’s Happening in Your Lunchroom? Healthy Lunch Tips for School Administrators


The lunchroom can be viewed as the ‘learning laboratory’ for nutrition and health lessons. For this reason, it is important to know what is going on in the lunchroom to ensure that it does everything it can to support healthy …

Posted on June 12, 2019June 13, 2019

How to Recruit New School Nutrition Action Committee Members

Your school’s Student Nutrition Action Committee (SNAC) is a great resource for students interested in nutrition, but how can you make sure students join the club? Spread the word and recruit new members by following these simple tips!

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Posted on June 12, 2019June 13, 2019

How to Find a Teacher to Supervise Your Student Nutrition Action Committee

You’ve begun planning, organizing, and recruiting members for your club, but all school activities usually require a teacher’s supervision.  Once you’ve created your Student Nutrition Action Committee (SNAC), how do you go about finding a club moderator?  There are a …

Posted on June 12, 2019June 13, 2019

Benefits of Being a School Nutrition Action Committee Student President

A Student Nutrition Action Committee (SNAC) gives students who are interested in promoting healthy habits the opportunity to work within the school to improve eating habits.  Students who participate in SNAC can educate their classmates about proper nutrition and work …

Posted on June 12, 2019June 13, 2019

How Students Can Effectively Voice Opinions about Nutrition in School

thumbs up girl Nutrition is important to you, but how can you get your friends and classmates to care too?  Voicing your opinion about the school food environment is a great way to share facts and inspire your school to adopt healthier habits, …

Posted on June 12, 2019June 13, 2019

Popular Ideas for Student Nutrition Action Committee Events and Fundraisers

A Student Nutrition Action Committee (SNAC) is a great way for you to make your schools healthier by influencing students to make healthier food choices in and outside of school.  Spread healthy nutrition messages by hosting or participating in events …

Posted on June 12, 2019June 13, 2019

How Administrators Can Utilize a Local Wellness Policy to Its Full Potential

teacher meeting Local School Wellness Policies (LWPs) can be an easy and effective way to make your school a healthier environment.  After the passage of the 2004 Child Nutrition and Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Reauthorization Act, …

Posted on June 12, 2019June 13, 2019

How to Engage Parents in School Wellness Policies and Action Plans

Parents can be key players in school wellness efforts.  From wellness committee membership to volunteering at one-time events, parents provide valuable input, assistance and support.  Use this “how to” sheet to motivate and recruit parents to join your school’s wellness …

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This work is supported in part by New Technologies for Agriculture Extension grant no. 2020-41595-30123 from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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