What is Child Nutrition Services doing to promote CATCH?
Menu Requirements • Portion sizes in accordance with the Food Guide Pyramid • Calories appropriate for age • <30% calories from fat • <10% calories from saturated fat • In line with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans What's Cookin' in the Kitchen • No added fat to vegetables • Menu items are oven-baked, not deep fat fried • Hot rolls are not brushed with butter • Ground beef is drained and rinsed to reduce fat Healthier Menu Choices • Menu is less than 30% fat • 1% milk served in white, chocolate & strawberry; skim milk served in white • Low-fat pizza at elementary campuses (Less than 30% fat) • Low-fat hamburgers, frankfurters and corndogs On the Serving Line • Go, Slow and Whoa food signs posted daily as to advise student of food higher in fat • Offer versus serve; students are able to choose items placed on their tray • At least 3 fruit choices are offered daily with lunch • Fruits are enjoyed as the sweet ending to the meal instead of a traditional high-calorie, high-fat dessert
