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 Connie
Jopp, supervisor Phone: (320) 253-9333 
Wellness Policy - 533 |
What is the goal of our meal program? Our goal is to serve nutritious meals in a friendly, clean and caring environment. Do all schools serve breakfast? Breakfast is served in all the elementary schools and at both junior high schools. How can students receive free or reduced meals? Students who qualify, by completing a new free/reduced meal application each school year, may receive free or reduced priced meals. Applications are available in each school office during the school year. A reduced breakfast is free and a lunch is $0.40. What guidelines are used to plan menus? In District 742, our priority is implementing the principles outlined in the USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which translates into lower fats, sugar, salt, and cholesterol as well as higher fiber. What are the school breakfast meal pattern requirements? Breakfast Meal Pattern:
Can schools serve any foods they want? Menus must meet federal school lunch requirements. Meals must provide one-third of the Recommended Daily Allowances (RDA) for key nutrients and calories. What are the school lunch meal pattern requirements?
Do students have to take a complete lunch? Offer versus Serve is a federal standard that allows students to select 3, 4, or 5 components for their lunch each day at regular lunch price. Studies have demonstrated that the better nourished student will generally have higher attendance, be more attentive, and have more energy to cope with school day opportunities. What do meals cost?
USDA Guidelines For School Food Service Traditional Lunch Menu Pattern
Additional Information Our al a carte option is available for students to purchase food items individually rather than as a complete meal. Al a carte is available at the secondary schools only. Students are charged separate prices for each a la carte item. |
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