The Truth On School Nutrition
- Children who participate in school meal programs consume [MORE] fruits, vegetables and milk than those that don’t !
- Students who eat breakfast in general obtain higher math and reading scores; improved student attention; and overall more positive behavior.
- School meal programs are vital to their educational and physical well-being!
- School food programs have the responsibility of adhering to federal (USDA), state (ISBE) and local laws, rules and regulations.
Benefits Of School Lunch vs. Brown-Bag Meals
- Children consume twice the servings of fruits and vegetables
- Greater consumption of whole grain products
- Greater amounts of calcium-rich foods and dairy
- Age appropriate serving sizes
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