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A proper nutrition diet for school based children
Elle Rivera
National
1946 National School Lunch Program (NSLP)A federal government child nutrition
program that has set standards set by the USDA base on the Dietary Requirments for Americans.
Competitive Foods
Schools often have second options for lunch that are chosen over the NSLP by the students.Examples are vending machines,
snack bars, and pizza sales.
School Meals
Schools have the power to reduce the number of over weight and obese children by promoting exercise and a proper nutrition.
School lunches are an important factor in promoting healthy eating habits.
Nutritious enough?
School lunches are often made of processed food that are high in fat, sugar and salt
Snacks such as chips, ice cream, and candy are offered daily
Not many options of fruits and vegetables
Water is not usually offered as a beverage option
Answer: NO!
A Balanced Meal
Components of a meal
ProteinsProvides structure to bone, muscle,
and skin Source: Meat, eggs, beans
Carbohydrates main energy source for all cellular
functionsSource: sugars from fruits, grains
and starchy vegetables
LipidsEnergy yielding nutrient. Lipids are also
used for cushion and shock absorber.Source: foods that contain unsaturated
fats
VitaminsA, D, E, K, B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, and
Folate; have many different important functions in the body Source: A variety of foods
Minerals Calcium, fluoride, iodine, iron,
potassium etc.; have many different important functions in the bodySource: A variety of foods
WaterWater is used in cells, organs, and
tissues to help regulate the body's temperature and to maintain bodily functions Source: Fluids and food that contain
water
Changes In School Lunch
Do away with competitive foods Snacks should no longer be offered More vegetables and fruits Milk should be changed from whole milk
to 2% and skim
Water should be offered as a beverage No more processed foods Whole wheat bread no white bread Lean meats
Nutritious enough?
YES!
These changes will give a proper nutrition diet for all school aged children.
Hopefully they will continue a healthy diet with the comprehensive health education the physical education department provide.
References
Usda.gov Nslp.org Choosemyplate.gov