1. United I. S. D. Food Service Department
Aryana M. Valdez, RD
Elisa Schwartz-Santos, RD, LD, CDE

2. Objectives History of Feeding Programs Feeding guidelines
Services Provided
Breakfast in the Classroom
Food Production Center
Cook-Chill System
Meal modifications
Children with special needs
Nutrition education and promotion
Nutrition Newsletter
Bienestar Health Program
Presentations

3. Federally Funded Programs

4. School Lunch Programs
Since 1946, the National School Lunch Program has provided nutritional lunches to children in participating schools.
In 2008, 514 million lunches were served in Texas at 7,495 schools.

5. School Breakfast Programs
The Child Nutrition Act of 1966 funded the School Breakfast Program.
It provides nutritional meals to students at participating schools.
In 2008, Texas school served 234 million breakfasts at 7,499 schools.

6. After School Snack Program
Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) provides meals and snacks at day care homes, child care centers, homeless shelters, adult day care centers and after-school snack programs.

7. Applying for Meal Assistance
Depending on guidelines by the federal government students may be eligible for assistance with meal pricing.
Parents need to fill out one application per household.
If during the school year there are any changes in family size or income you may fill out another application to see if your eligibility for meal pricing assistance has changed.

8. Feeding Guidelines
Texas Department of Agriculture

9. Feeding Guidelines
In order to receive reimbursement from USDA’s Food and Nutrition Services meals must meet minimal nutritional guidelines.
Must provide one-third of the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for lunch and one-fourth for breakfast of calories, protein, calcium, iron, and vitamins A and C.
We must not provide more than 30% of the calories from total fat and not more than 10% of the calories from saturated fat.

10. Feeding Guidelines Continued
Texas Department of Agriculture has even stricter guidelines through the Texas Public School Nutrition Policy:
Effective August 1, 2004:
Competitive foods
Foods of Minimal Nutritional Value
Fried Foods
School meals
Snacks
Etc.
Please visit for further information

11. Services Provided

12. Services Provided School Lunch Program School Breakfast Program
Breakfast In the Classroom
After School Snack

13. Breakfast In The Classroom
We currently have 27 schools in this program.
All students and any teaching staff assisting with the program at these campuses eat free breakfast.

14. FOOD PRODUCTION CENTER

15. Food Production Center
Cook-Chill System: a method of cooking that allows for large production of foods that are cooled quickly and stored for optimal shelf life.

16. Food Production Center
Cook – Chill continued:
This allows for all campuses in our district to have the same food with the same flavor and appearance.

17. Meal Modifications

18. Meal Modifications For Children With Special Needs
Since the Food Service Department provides food for the 39,000 students and our equipment is made to prepare foods in bulk we try to adjust our regular menu to meet the special needs of these children.

19. Meal Modifications Continued
Diabetic / Acanthosis Nigricans (Low Carb)
Low-fat/ Low Cholesterol, Reduced Calories
Peptic Ulcer
High Fiber
Increased Calories
Food Allergies & Intolerances
Texture Modification
High Risk Diets
(Metabolic, Cystic Fibrosis, Cerebral Palsy)

20. Meal Modifications Continued
Obligated to make modifications and/or substitutions to the menu in cases of children who are considered disabled and have special dietary needs.
If a menu change is required due to medical or special dietary need, they must have a statement signed by a physician or recognized medical authority. Only U.S. Physicians are allowed.
CACFP sponsors and providers are not required to modify the meals of children with food allergies or intolerances unless a physician signs a form explaining the condition may result in severe and threatening reactions or substantially limits a major life activity.

21. Nutrition Education and Promotion

22. Nutrition Education and Promotion
Registered Dietitians are available for nutrition presentations for students, parents and staff of the district.
Worked with school administrators to implement the Local Wellness Policy.
Menu and menu analysis is available on the UISD website.
Food Service Department has a monthly newsletter called Nutrition Nuggets that gets sent out with report cards or with other school newsletters.
Coordinated School Health Program
Bienestar

23. QUESTIONS?