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    Hoja de consejos de OVS para el almuerzo
        Esta hoja de consejos fue diseñada para proporcionarles a los profesionales del servicio de alimentos de la escuela un resumen de las guías de Ofrecer versus Servir para el servicio de almuerzo.
          FNS-821-S
    10/02/2023
    Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance
    Hoja de consejos de OVS para el desayuno
        Esta hoja de consejos fue diseñada para proporcionarles a los profesionales del servicio de alimentos de la escuela un resumen de las guías de Ofrecer versus Servir para el servicio de desayuno.
          FNS-820-S
    10/02/2023
    Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance
    Offer vs Serve Breakfast Program Tip Sheet
        This tip sheet was designed for school foodservice professionals to provide an overview of Offer versus Serve guidance for breakfast meal service.
          FNS-820
    09/25/2023
    Resource | Fact Sheets
    Offer vs Serve Lunch Program Tip Sheet
        This tip sheet was designed for school foodservice professionals to provide an overview of Offer versus Serve guidance for lunch meal service.
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