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Food Service Update

Food Service Update. Pat Powers, RD Director of Food and Nutrition Services. Why Choose School Meals?. School meals are Balanced and Healthy: No more than 30 % of calories can come from fat and less than 10 % from saturated fat.

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Food Service Update

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  1. Food Service Update Pat Powers, RD Director of Food and Nutrition Services

  2. Why Choose School Meals? • School meals are Balanced and Healthy: • No more than 30 % of calories can come from fat and less than 10 % from saturated fat. • Lunches must provide 1/3 of the RDA of protein, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, iron, calcium and calories. • School meals must be served in age appropriate portions

  3. * • Healthy eating correlates with fewer trips to the school nurse and less absenteeism. • Providing nutritious school breakfast leads to improved test scores. • School meals are safe: Managers and cooks complete the IL Sanitation Certification training and have implemented a HACCP Plan. • School kitchens are subject to two health inspections annually conducted by the McLean County Health Department.

  4. How Many Students Choose Schools Meals ? Breakfasts Served in 2011-2012: 186,591 (42%increase) Lunches Served in 2011-2012: 1,293,443 (5% increase)

  5. What has USDA changed in the federal Lunch Program for this year? • Age-appropriate portion sizes and calorie limits • Larger servings & More variety of vegetables and fruits • Fat-free flavored or 1% milk • More whole grains • And less sodium • Limits on saturated fat and no trans fat

  6. What looks different on lunch plate at Unit 5? • - Portion Size for vegetables doubled; • More variety in vegetables offered (dark green, orange/red, and legumes must be offered weekly) • Larger fruit portions • -Fewer grains, and at least half the grains offered are whole grain rich • USDA requires students to select at least ½ cup of fruit or vegetable

  7. Comments & Questions • New items in the marketplace as companies lower fat, sodium and sugar • Taste Test new recipes with students • Continue to evaluate customer satisfaction • Questions

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