1. Burgin Independent School Nutrition Program 2015

2. What are all these rules?!

3. A Complex Puzzle  Daily Requirements (HS - lunch)  1 cup of fruit  Only ½ cup may be juice  1 cup vegetables  2 oz meat  2 oz grain  1 cup milk  Avg 750-850 kcal  Avg % saturated fat <10%  Avg sodium <1420 mg  Daily Requirements (EM - lunch)  1/2 cup of fruit  3/4 cup vegetables  1 oz meat  1 oz grain  1 cup milk  Avg 600-650 kcal  Avg % saturated fat <10%  Avg sodium <1230 mg  Daily Requirements (HS - bkfst)  1 cup of fruit  Only ½ cup may be juice  1 oz grain or grain equivalent (may be meat)  1 cup milk  Avg 450-600 kcal  Avg % saturated fat <10%  Avg sodium <640 mg  Daily Requirements (EM - bkfst)  1 cup of fruit  Only ½ cup may be juice  1 oz grain or grain equivalent (may be meat)  1 cup milk  Avg 350-500 kcal  Avg % saturated fat <10%  Avg sodium <540 mg  Daily Requirements (AS snack)  Must contain at least 2 of the four meal components:  Milk – 1 cup  Vegetable or Fruit – ¾ cup  Grains/Breads – 1 oz equivalent  Meat/Meat Alt – 1 oz equivalent

4. A Complex Puzzle (cont.)  Weekly Requirements (HS - lunch)  5 cups of fruit  5 cups of vegetables  ½ cup dark green  1 ¼ cup red/orange  ½ cup beans/peas  ½ cup starchy  ¾ cup other  10-12 oz meat  10-12 oz grain  5 cups milk  Grains are 100% whole grain/whole grain rich  Fruit juice is no more than ½ of all fruit offered (HS)  Only 2oz of grain may be dessert  A variety of milks must be served, must be low-fat (1%) or fat-free if plain, or fat- free if flavored  Weekly Requirements (EM - lunch)  2 ½ cups of fruit  3 ¾ cups of vegetables  ½ cup dark green  ¾ cup red/orange  ½ cup beans/peas  ½ cup starchy  ½ cup other  9-10 oz meat  8-9 oz grain  5 cups milk  Grains are 100% whole grain/whole grain rich  Fruit juice is no more than ½ of all fruit offered  Only 2oz of grain may be dessert  A variety of milks must be served, must be low-fat (1%) or fat-free if plain, or fat- free if flavored

5.  Exhibit A – Whole Grain Ounce Equivalencies  Crediting Handbook (75 pages)  CN Labels  USDA information sheets  Examples:  1.34 oz of beef = 1 oz equivalent  1.22 oz of ham = 1 oz equivalent When is an ounce not an ounce?

6.  Must be a whole grain rich product  Or have as the first ingredient a fruit, vegetable, dairy product, or protein food  Or be a combination food with at least ¼ cup fruit and/or vegetable  Or contain 10% DV of calcium, potassium, vitamin D, or fiber (through July 1, 2016)  Garnishes must be included in the nutrient analysis (ex. Ranch dressing with carrots)  Nutrient Standards (for snack items; entrees as snacks have slightly different regulations)  <35% of total calories from fat per item as packaged/served (with exemptions for nuts, cheese, seafood, etc.)  <10% of total calories from saturated fat per item as packaged/served  <230 mg sodium (<200 mg sodium after July 1, 2016)  <200 calories per item  <35% of weight from total sugars per item  Drink rules vary based on age; we follow the rules for elementary, since they are the most restrictive Smart Snacks

7.  Malnutrition and Brain Development  The right amount of food and the right balance of macro and micro nutrients is essential for a child’s healthy development.  “Malnutrition at an early age leads to reduced physical and mental development during childhood… Undernutrition affects school performance and studies have shown it often leads to a lower income as an adult.” (1) (1) "What Is Malnutrition?" Https://www.wfp.org/hunger/malnutrition. World Food Programme, 2015. Web. 24 Nov. 2015. Why do we do this?

8.  23.7% of children in Mercer County in 2013 were living below the poverty level (1)  36% of children in Kentucky in 2011-2012 were considered overweight or obese (age 10-17) (2)  50.38% of our students qualify for Free/Reduced Meals (1)Child Poverty Rate (single-year Estimates). KIDS COUNT Data Center, 15 May 2015. Web. 24 Nov. 2015.. (2)"Children and Teens Overweight or Obese by Gender." KIDS COUNT Data Center. National KIDS COUNT, Aug. 2013. Web. 24 Nov. 2015.. Malnutrition in our Community

9.  Does it start in the home?  Affordability and Convenience vs Nutrition  It’s our responsibility as a center of learning to educate our children and, by extension, our community, and that includes nutrition.  Focus on what we can influence-change one piece of the puzzle at a time The Cafeteria as a Classroom

10. But that’s the easy part. The challenge is… How do we get kids who love french fries, doritos and soda to eat, tolerate, love healthy food (or just eat, eat is good too)?

11. The Balancing Act What Kids Will Eat What We Would Like Them To Eat

12. We track our meals and make adjustments as necessary, based on the how the numbers fluctuate (taking into consideration things like field trips, etc.) Tracking

13.  Signage  Friendly staff  Great tasting food  Informal student surveys  Facebook posts - pictures  Invites to parents  Special events  Eating with the kids How We Increase Participation

14. Signage

15. Friendly Staff

16. Great Tasting (and Looking) Food

17. Facebook Posts

19. Invites to Parents

20. Special Events – National School Lunch Week

21. Special Events – Thanksgiving Dinner

22.  As food service director, I eat lunch in the cafeteria every day, because, if I won’t eat it, I’m not going to serve it to my kids. Eating with the Kids

23.  Formal 3-Year KDE Review – passed with flying colors  Received commendations: “Staff were very friendly and helpful throughout the review. I am very impressed with the organization and thoroughness of everyone involved with food service.” The Review

24.  Average Lunch Entrées Sold : 322.3 (300.2 reimbursable)  Average Breakfast Entrées Sold : 90.6 (86 reimbursable)  Top Two Lunches : General Tso’s (353.8 avg.) and Italian Dunkers (343.5 avg.)  Top Two Breakfasts: Breakfast Bagel (101.8 avg.) and Sausage Biscuit (99.7 avg.)  Best Day – Thanksgiving Dinner, with 400 entrées sold, then Pizza Day, with 395 Current Stats

25.  Farm to School  Taste-tests  Cafeteria page on the website  Increase participation (especially with breakfast)  Campaign to make sure anyone who qualifies for free and reduced meals submits an application Looking to the Future

26. And continue to provide healthy, delicious meals for our kids