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    **Smart Snacks****Reducing Sodium****Fruits & Vegetables****Serving Whole Grain-Rich***Tools for Schools* offers topic-specific policy and resource materials to assist schools in meeting the new nutrition standards. Refer to the latest regulations, find free nutrition education curricula, or get ideas for adding tasty, kid-friendly foods to enhance your school meals program.Nutrition Education and PromotionFind free nutrition education curricula, posters, brochures, tip sheets, graphics for school menus, and more that are based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and MyPlate:Health Education Curriculum Analysis Tool - nutrition module (*HHS Centers for Disease Control and Prevention*)Let’s Eat for the Health of ItTeam Nutrition Elementary School PostersTeam Nutrition Middle School PostersTeam Nutrition Resource LibraryUSDA MyPlateUSDA 10 Tips Nutrition Education SeriesRecipes and Culinary Techniques for SchoolsGet ideas for adding tasty, kid-friendly foods to school menus, conducting taste-tests, and enhancing cooking techniques in your school kitchen:Recipes for Healthy Kids Cookbooks for SchoolsChild Nutrition Recipe Box - searchable database of recipes for schoolsProcurementRefer to these resources on good procurement practices, competitive purchasing, and forecasting. Be sure to take advantage of USDA Foods:PFS Tip Sheet - Evaluate if the Document Is AcceptableFood Buying Guide for Child Nutrition ProgramsProcuring Local FoodsUSDA Food Distribution, DoD Fresh Fruit and Vegetable ProgramUSDA Foods Toolkit for Child Nutrition ProgramsSchool Nutrition ImprovementLook to these resources for success stories, best practices, and how-to-guides on enhancing your school meals and lunchroom environment:Farm to School ResourcesResources for School Food Service Professionals (*National Agricultural Library*)School Health Guidelines to Promote Healthy Eating and Physical Activity (*HHS Centers for Disease Control and Prevention*)School Health Index: A Self-Assessment and Planning Guide (*HHS Centers for Disease Control and Prevention*)Team Nutrition Popular Events Idea BookletPolicy GuidanceRefer to the latest regulations, policy memos, technical assistance, and guidance materials:Certification of Compliance with Meal RequirementsLocal School Wellness PolicyLocal Wellness Policy Briefs (*HHS Centers for Disease Control and Prevention*):Local School Wellness Policies: Where Do They Stand and What Can You Do?Creating Supportive School Nutrition EnvironmentsImproving Access to Drinking Water in SchoolsMarketing and Promotion of Foods and Beverages at SchoolNutrition Standards for School MealsRegulation: Nutrition Standards in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast ProgramsWebinar - The Challenges of Unpaid Meals: Proven Strategies from Our Nation's SchoolsPage updated: October 23, 2023 Return to top

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