Lowndes County School Nutrition Program

National School Lunch Week October 12-16, 2015

Copyright 2015 School Nutrition Association

Agenda

• The facts about school meals• National School Lunch Week• “School Lunch Snapshot”• How to get involved

School Lunch: The Basics

National School Lunch Program (NSLP)• 30+ million children served daily• 95% of schools participate in NSLP

Lowndes County School Nutrition Program:• 1,213,938 lunch meals served in 2014-15• Average Daily Lunch Participation = 66.3% (6,701

meals)

The Facts

• Fresh fruits and veggies• Whole grains• Reduced/zero TransFats• Salads/salad bars• Lowfat dairy • Baked items rather than fried• Healthy cooking and prep

techniques

School lunches include:

Standards for School Meals

The USDA’s nutrition standards for schools meals have

changed:• Fruits and vegetables offered

daily• More whole grains• Only fat-free or low-fat milk

varieties• Calorie limits by grade• Limits on saturated fat, trans

fats and sodium

The Facts

• USDA research indicates that children who participate in School Lunch have superior nutritional intakes compared to those who do not participate.

• Healthy eating at school correlates with higher test scores and less absenteeism*

*Source: The Wellness Impact Report, 2013

The Benefits of School Lunch

What is National SchoolLunch Week?

• Draws attention to the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) via a fun theme

• Established by President John F. Kennedy in 1962

• It provides the opportunity to highlight the important, positive role of school lunch nationwide

What is National SchoolLunch Week?

“School Lunch Snapshot”RS

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The 2015 NSLW theme is all about sharing photos of today’s real school lunch scenes!

Follow the Campaign!

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What’s New on Our Menu

Lowndes County001596 - Chicken Burrito HACCP Process: #3 Complex Food PreparationNumber of Portions: 1 Size of Portions: Serving900118 Salsa Red Gold REDSC99.............................. 2 Tbsp900282 Chicken, Fajita Strips,Fully Cooked 100......... 1 1/4 ozs902731 Chicken, Diced,Fully Cooked 100101 USDA... 1 1/4 ozs900250 Cheese Shredded Bongards 75519................ 3/4 oz902727 Cheese, Mozzarella Bongards75507............... 3/4 oz000060 Tortilla, Flour Mission 33825........................... 1 Each

1. Mix even amounts of chicken together and heat in steamer 212 in a 4 inch holey pan with a solid panunderneath to 165 degrees. Chop chicken so that it is closer to the same size. Cool in a cold holey pan.Do not fill over two inches.2. Mix even amounts of cheese together in a pan by itself. Place Salsa in cooler.3. Place tortilla wrap on parchment lined sheet pan. Place 1/8 cup (#30) salsa along center of wrap. Place a totalof 2.5 ounces (3/8 cup) of meat over salsa. Place a total of 1.25.oz (1/3 cup) of mixed cheese on top of meat.Fold into a burrito. Make up all and place in cooler, 12 per pan. These must be batch cooked.4. Cook on heat only at 325 degrees for 15-18 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.CCP: Cook until internal temperature reaches and holds 165°F for at least 15 seconds, checking with probethermometer.CCP: Hold for hot service at 135°F or higher, checking hourly with probe thermometer. If temperature goesbelow 135°F, follow proper instructions for reheating.

Getting Involved

Teachers and Administrators can:• Visit the cafeteria during lunch

• Encourage the school nutrition director to make presentations about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle at PTA meetings and in the classroom

• Talk about “School Lunch Snapshot” during the morning announcements

• Making cooking techniques or healthy eating topics part of the curriculum

Getting Involved

Parents can:• Parents and school nutrition professionals share the

same goals: Well-balanced nutritious meals for their kidsCreating healthy eating habits for life

• Visit the cafeteria and have lunch with your child

• Encourage healthy eating and active lifestyles at home for you and your kids (actions speak louder than words!)

Thanks for Your Time!

Learn about National School Lunch Week:www.schoolnutrition.org/nslw

Get the facts about school meals:www.schoolnutrition.org/SchoolMeals

Copyright 2015 School Nutrition Association