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USDA Updates

USDA Updates. SNA Legislative Action Conference 2013. Overview. Where we’ve been Where we are Where we’re going. School Meals: 2012-13 and beyond. Time to eat Kids adjustment time. Time to eat Kids adjustment time. Time to eat Kids adjustment time. Fall 2012 and New Meal Pattern.

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USDA Updates

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  1. USDA Updates SNA Legislative Action Conference 2013

  2. Overview • Where we’ve been • Where we are • Where we’re going

  3. School Meals: 2012-13 and beyond

  4. Time to eat • Kids adjustment time • Time to eat • Kids adjustment time • Time to eat • Kids adjustment time Fall 2012 and New Meal Pattern • Initial nationwide participation drop has recovered • Media is now positive • Most kids have adjusted • Kids are eating more fruits and vegetables • Stress factor has decreased • Perception of programs has improved

  5. Great New Menus… 5

  6. And Upcoming….. • Breakfast implementation 2013-14 • Competitive food rule now out • Professional Standards

  7. We’re STILL in This TOGETHER! • Breakfast implementation postponed until 2013-14 • Protein/grains flexibility • Administrative Reviews • Paid Meal Equity

  8. USDA Foods, Farms and School Nutrition

  9. A Plug for Programs International School Meals Day HealthierUS School Challenge

  10. Our Commitment Remains All of America’s children have access to safe, nutritious foods and well balanced meals.

  11. Questions after all presentations Thank You janeythornton@osec.usda.gov

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