Are school lunches high in fat, sodium and calories?
FCPS meals are planned by Registered Dietitians and according to federal regulations provide 1/3 of the students’ Recommended Dietary Allowances and contain no more than 30 percent calories from fat and 10 percent calories from saturated fat averaged over the week. This information is printed on the parent monthly menu. Food items such as chicken nuggets and pizza served in our schools are specified to contain limited amounts of fat and sodium. The nutrient content is different than those sold in local fast food restaurants. To reflect the new MyPyramid for Kids – Eat Right, Exercise, Have Fun recommendation whole wheat rolls, pizza crust, breakfast cereals, etc. and a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables are offered on menus. In addition special attention is paid to limit sodium and trans fatty acids.
FCPS meals are planned by Registered Dietitians and according to federal regulations provide 1/3 of the students’ Recommended Dietary Allowances and contain no more than 30 percent calories from fat and 10 percent calories from saturated fat averaged over the week. This information is printed on the parent monthly menu. Food items such as chicken tenders and pizza served in our schools are specified to contain limited amounts of fat and sodium. The nutrient content is different than those sold in local fast food restaurants. To reflect the new MyPyramid for Kids – Eat Right, Exercise, Have Fun recommendation whole wheat grain breads, pizza crust, breakfast cereals, etc. and a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables are offered on menus. In addition special attention is paid to limit sodium, sugar and trans fatty acids. Are students involved in menu planning? To ensure menus reflect student preferences, monthly student taste parties and customer report cards provide the menu planners wit
