Just get with the program . . . . Today's school meals are better than ever, providing more of the foods kids need most for physical strength, endurance, and mental preparation. Revised school meal guidelines mean reduced fat and increased servings of grains, fruits, and vegetables to better reflect recommendations shown in the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Guide Pyramid. The Bottom Line-School menus are one of the few places you can rely on for meals that consistently provide the nutrients growing kids need.
Many parents say they sometimes feel guilty about whether their children are eating properly.
After all, growing kids need three energy-packed, nutritious meals every day. The Bottom Line-School menus provide your kids with a variety of convenient, affordable meals that taste great and contain the nutrients needed for normal physical and mental development. A nuttritious breakfast is available every morning to help your kids get started each day. Studies show that students who eat breakfast are more alert and perform better. Children getting school breakfast also had significantly reduced absence and tardiness rates.