How can the school lunch program affect childrens eating habits?
Since all school meals are required to meet the federal dietary guidelines, it can model the portion sizes that are healthy, rather than the more commercially common supersized portions. The school meals are offered in controlled portions and can show students what a balanced meal looks like. School meals exposes students to different and new kinds of food. By offering a wide variety of choices, students learn to make wise selections. Back to top • Are there any vegetarian meals? Meatless choices are offered on the menu daily and are marked with a large green “V”. A student can indicate to the server if he/she does not want meat. Back to top • What is Food and Nutrition Services doing to address the current issue of childhood obesity? Childhood obesity is a complex issue. Eating, exercise and daily habits are equally important in maintaining a healthy weight. • We teach students about the importance of making good food choices with the variety of daily meal options. • Students are offe
