Many practices in school classrooms put students with food allergies at risk. Simple solutions can greatly reduce the risk of allergic reaction. The first step is awareness. It is important to let your child’s teacher know the particular needs of …
How to Talk to Your Child’s School about Food Allergies
If your child has food allergies, it is important to ensure your child’s needs are being met at school. The following information is intended to help you establish a dialogue with your child’s school.
As the parent of a child …
Power Up with Breakfast for a Winning School Day
Do you dream of a low cost, easy way to help students who struggle achieve academic success? One answer may be as close as the school cafeteria breakfast program.
Students who eat breakfast at school show better attendance, less tardiness, …
School Gardens Promote Healthier Eating and Better Learning
Hands-on learning provides students with the know how to apply their lessons to real-life situations. Nutrition education may be a component of your school’s wellness policy, but have you considered a hands-on approach? School gardens have been shown to increase …
How to Support Farm-to-School Initiatives in Your Community
We’ve all probably heard that nutrition is very important for children’s health and ability to succeed in the classroom. School lunchrooms nationwide have been improving the nutritional quality of the meals served in order to better support students’ health …
A School Garden—How to Grow it and Enjoy it!
A school garden can provide an exciting environment in which students can work with many people while learning how to grow food. A successful garden may include parents, volunteers, teachers, and Master Gardeners. The first step towards being successful is …
From Plant to Plate: Benefits of Farm to School Programs
Goals
There are many farm-to-school programs, at the national, state, and regional level. The overarching objectives of these programs are uniform; to incorporate fresh, local produce into school meal programs. The basic principles of farm-to-school programs are:
- Improve student health
Eat Smart New York- A State Wide School Food Initiative
Eat Smart New York (ESNY) is an educational program that promotes daily consumption of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and nonfat or low-fat milk or milk products. ESNY also encourages people to be physically active every day and balance calories …
The BreakfastFirst Campaign in California
Background
The BreakfastFirst Campaign is a three year initiative to help California’s students reach their full potential and California’s schools maximize available federal resources by strengthening school breakfast programs. The campaign identified three goals for completion within the first …