Offering fluid milk helps students meet nutrient needs, build healthy eating habits and meet one of the goals of the USDA Pledge for Healthier School Meals.
Making fruit available, whether served whole or cut into bite-sized pieces, provides fiber, nutrients, and energy, and helps students build lifelong healthy eating habits.
Serving whole, nutrient-dense snacks help students stay focused, energized, ready to learn and meets one of the goals of the USDA Pledge for Healthier School Meals.
Incorporating 100% whole grain products takes thoughtful planning and taste-testing with students, but a few practical tips can help make 100% whole grains a regular part of your school meals and meet one of the goals of the USDA Pledge for Healthier School Meals.
Using healthier cooking methods to prepare wholesome meats and meat alternates supports better nutrition, helps schools meet sodium and added sugars limits, improves meal quality and meets one of the goals of the USDA Pledge for Healthier School Meals.
A nutritious breakfast that includes whole, nutrient-dense foods, helps students start the day with steady energy, improved focus, and better eating habits that follow them into adulthood.
Investing in whole foods is an important step to ensure the health of students nationwide and meets a goal of the USDA Pledge for Healthier School Meals.
A quiz show game where students work together to answer questions about healthy, nutrient-dense, real foods.
Real Food Bingo game for elementary school students.
Find fun ways to promote nutrition and physical activity at your elementary or middle school.