NUTRITION AT SCHOOL AND HOME

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SCHOOL FOOD PROGRAM Breakfast  1/4 of nutritional requirements for the day Lunch  1/3 of nutritional requirements for the day  Larger portions of fruits and vegetables  Leafy vegetables  More whole grains  No trans fats

NUTRITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Grains – 4oz/day  1oz = 1 slice of bread, ½ c cooked pasta, rice, or cereal, 1 pancake Vegetables – 1 ½ c/day  1 c = 1 c raw or cooked veggies, 1 c 100% vegetable juice, 2 c leafy salad greens Fruits – 1 c/day  1 c = 1 c raw or cooked fruits, 1 c 100% fruit juice, ½ c dried fruit

NUTRITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Dairy – 2 ½ c/day  1 c = 1 c milk, 1 c fortified soy milk, 1 c yogurt, 1 ½ oz natural cheese, 2 oz processed cheese Protein – 3 oz/day  1 oz lean meat, poultry, seafood, 1 egg, 1 T peanut butter (soy butter), ½ oz nuts or cheese, ¼ c cooked beans or peas

CALENDAR MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday Chicken Broccoli Alfredo -1/2 c. Broccoli -1/4 c. Pasta -¾ oz. Chicken Lite Alfredo Sauce ½ c. Water ¾ oz. Pork Chop 1 c. Mashed Potatoes 1 Small Muffin ½ c. Water Egg Salad Sandwich -w/ 1 Egg -1 Slice Whole Wheat Bread ½ c. Yogurt ½ c. Water 1 ¾ oz Meatloaf ½ Biscuit 1 c. Seasonal Vegetable 1/3 c. Seasonal Fruit ½ c. Cottage Cheese ½ c. Water 1 Chicken Taco -1 Taco Shell or 6” Whole Wheat Tortilla -1.3 oz Chicken -Diced Tomatoes -Lettuce -Salsa 3/4 c. Salad w/.25 oz Cheese 3/4 c. Milk Menu A

MEAL TIME SUGGESTIONS If your child won’t eat vegetables  Try steamed, braised, grilled, roasted, or juiced  Seasonings  Play games: who can crunch the carrots the loudest?  Offer a variety: Do you want carrots OR peas?  Camouflage into sauces, soups, or lasagna

MEAL TIME SUGGESTIONS Allow child to serve self Eat as a family Eat at a consistent time Don’t offer snacks too close to meal time Allow child to help select healthy foods at the grocery store Encourage child to help set table, rinse vegetables, stir batter