By: Lauren Steinmetz, Dietetic Intern

Maureen Faron Pisnaick, RD,LD

Dietitian, Hudson City Schools

Who: Ellsworth Hills Students

What: Taste low sodium, whole grain pizzas

When: Monday, Oct. 3, 2011

Where: Cafeteria

The USDA is requiring schools to reduce the sodium content in foods

Food venders now have low sodium options that could replace the current menu options

We want the students to determine what tastes best before putting it on the menu

Students were able to try:WG Stuffed Crust Turkey Pepperoni PizzaWG Cheese PizzaWG Turkey Pepperoni Pizza

To determine if they liked it a survey was given

Total Samples: 83

Stuffed Crust Turkey Pepperoni Pizza (19)

Whole Grain Cheese Pizza (47)Whole Grain Turkey Pepperoni Pizza

(17)

Stuffed Crust Turkey Pepperoni

Did you like the taste? 79% 21% 0%

Did you like the look? 68% 32% 0%

Did you like the feel? 79% 16%

5%

Whole Grain Cheese

Did you like the taste? 89% 11%

0%

Did you like the look? 74% 26%

0%

Did you like the feel?

74% 24% 2%

Whole Grain Turkey Pepperoni

Did you like the taste? 94% 6%

0%

Did you like the look? 59% 41%

0%

Did you like the feel? 88% 12%

0%

More taste tests to follow

For more information contact Maureen Faron Pisanick, Dietitian and Supervisor of Food Services of Hudson City SchoolsEmail: pisanicm@hudson.edu