USDA Team Nutrition staff and guest speakers from South Carolina’s Local Wellness Policy State Technical Assistance Team and Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education shared how to energize, strengthen and assess local school wellness policies.
This fact sheet provides an overview of the amount of fiber that has been available for consumption between 2000 and 2005 and the level of contribution by grains to fiber in the U.S. food supply.
Going into the 2013-2014 School Year, the vast majority of schools are successfully meeting the updated meal standards which offer children more whole grains, fruits, and vegetables; low-fat milk; and less salty and fatty foods.
Promoting Fruits and Vegetables in Schools: Wellness Policy Opportunities