Understanding the Nutrition Standards for Foods in Schools: Information for School Boards, School Districts, and Other School Administrators
Abstract:The Institute of Medicine’s 2007 Nutrition Standards for Foods in Schools provides the first science-based recommendations for nutritional standards that apply to school foods not restricted by the federal National School Lunch and Breakfast programs. This fact sheet provides answers to frequently asked questions and examples of foods and beverages that meet the guidelines, as well as outlines the ways the report can be used by school boards and school administrators to reinforce healthy eating behavior in their districts.
Publisher:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Division of Adolescent and School Health (DASH)
4770 Buford Highway, NE, Mailstop K-31
Atlanta, GA 30341-3717
Phone: 888-231-6405
Web Site: http://www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/Email: cdcinfo@cdc.gov 4/1/2009
Pages: 4
Comments:This article is available online at
http://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/nutrition/pdf/nutrition_factsheet_schools.pdf.
Location Code: 100047