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Nutrition News
Updated 6/2/10
The District of Columbia Public Schools serve meals which meet or exceed the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) nutrition standards for lunch and breakfast as well as the after school snack program. The menus are also designed to incorporate the principles of the 2005 US Dietary Guidelines for Americans. These programs are supported by an on-site Registered Dietitian (RD).
Nutrition Education Materials and Resources
10-Minute Lessons: Free to DCPS Teachers and Staff!
Looking for a short lesson to share with your students? Check out the Chartwells 10-Minute Lessons, developed by registered dietitians and designed to link the lunchroom to the classroom. View and dowload the lesson here.
A local, non-profit organization of community members, parents, and administrators, advocating for fresh, local produce to be served in school meals.
DC's Farm to School Webpage.
DCPS Wellness Policy
The DCPS Wellness Policy applies to all schools and includes guidelines for snacks and meals offered and sold at school, nutrition education, and physical activity. DCPS Food Services strives to adhere to all aspects of the Wellness Policy in an effort to maintain and promote student and school wellness.
DCPS Wellness Policy
Other helpful nutrition related Web sites:
Action For Healthy Kids
www.actionforhealthykids.com
American Heart Association
http://www.americanheart.org/
HealthierUS
www.healthierus.gov
KidsHealth
www.kidshealth.com
My Pyramid
http://www.mypyramid.gov/
National Lunch and Breakfast Program
www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/lunch/
United States Department of Agriculture
www.usda.com
 
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