Nutrient analysis protocols for the school nutrition program
Contributors: United States. Department of Agriculture. Food and Consumer Service
Publisher: Food and Consumer Service
Published: 1997
Place of publication: Alexandria, Va
Language: eng
Number of pages: 71
Subjects: Nutrition; School breakfast programs; Food; Children; School children; National school lunch program
Description: This training program covers the purpose of nutrient analysis and the nutrition goals of the School Meals Initiative; selection of USDA-approved nutrient analysis software which will meet the needs of the School Food Association/State Agencies; key points for nutrient analysis for schools and factors to consider when selecting food items and quantities from the Child Nutrition Database; assembling materials necessary for nutrient analysis; correctly entering data for food items (ingredients), recipes, menus, and school/SFA data following nutrient analysis protocols for school nutrition programs; common data entry errors and how to prevent/identify mistakes; performing nutrient analyses, evaluating data, and revising menus, if needed; printing appropriate reports.
Notes: At head of title: USDA.

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