1. A proper nutrition diet for school based children Elle Rivera

2. National  1946 National School Lunch Program (NSLP)  A federal government child nutrition program that has set standards set by the USDA base on the Dietary Requirments for Americans.

3. Competitive Foods  Schools often have second options for lunch that are chosen over the NSLP by the students.  Examples are vending machines, snack bars, and pizza sales.

4. School Meals  Schools have the power to reduce the number of over weight and obese children by promoting exercise and a proper nutrition.  School lunches are an important factor in promoting healthy eating habits.

5. Nutritious enough?

6.  School lunches are often made of processed food that are high in fat, sugar and salt  Snacks such as chips, ice cream, and candy are offered daily  Not many options of fruits and vegetables  Water is not usually offered as a beverage option Answer: NO!

7. A Balanced Meal

8. Components of a meal  Proteins  Provides structure to bone, muscle, and skin Source: Meat, eggs, beans

9.  Carbohydrates  main energy source for all cellular functions Source: sugars from fruits, grains and starchy vegetables

10.  Lipids  Energy yielding nutrient. Lipids are also used for cushion and shock absorber. Source: foods that contain unsaturated fats

11.  Vitamins  A, D, E, K, B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, and Folate; have many different important functions in the body Source: A variety of foods

12.  Minerals  Calcium, fluoride, iodine, iron, potassium etc.; have many different important functions in the body  Source: A variety of foods

13.  Water  Water is used in cells, organs, and tissues to help regulate the body's temperature and to maintain bodily functions Source: Fluids and food that contain water

15. Changes In School Lunch  Do away with competitive foods  Snacks should no longer be offered  More vegetables and fruits  Milk should be changed from whole milk to 2% and skim

16.  Water should be offered as a beverage  No more processed foods  Whole wheat bread no white bread  Lean meats

17. Nutritious enough?

18. YES!

19. These changes will give a proper nutrition diet for all school aged children. Hopefully they will continue a healthy diet with the comprehensive health education the physical education department provide.

20. References  Usda.gov Usda.gov  Nslp.org Nslp.org  Choosemyplate.gov Choosemyplate.gov