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School Nutrition Bulletin 1819-21

Tuesday, June 25, 2019

Announcements from the WI DPI School Nutrition Team (SNT)

  • Updates from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
  • Updates from the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) School Nutrition Team
  • Other Available Information

Updates from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

 

Summer Meals, Summer Fun
Looking for enrichment activities for summer meal sites? Check out Team Nutrition’s Summer Food, Summer Moves resource kit to keep kids and families excited about healthy eating and staying active, even when school’s not in session! Resources are available in English and in Spanish and include activity guides, recipes, posters, flyers, and more.
 
Free Back-To-School Resources
Get a head start on back-to-school and order these free Team Nutrition resources:

Updates from the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) School Nutrition Team

 

Administrative Reviews for School Year 2019-20

The list of SFAs scheduled for an AR in SY 2019-20 has been posted to the Administrative Review webpage. All SFAs have been contacted and should have received a DPI School Nutrition Team memo.
 
We will not be using an outside contractor to assist us with Administrative Reviews this upcoming school year.
 

Other Available Information

 
Institute of Child Nutrition S.T.A.R. Webinar: Nutrition Education Strategies to Promote Fruit and Vegetable Consumption
 
Thursday, June 27, 2019
2:00-3:00 pm CST
 
Fruits and vegetables provide essential nutrients vital for health and maintenance of our bodies. People who consume a variety of fruits and vegetables on a regular basis, and as a part of an overall healthy lifestyle, are likely to have a reduced risk of some chronic diseases. Yet, according to the 2017 CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly report, "Fruit and vegetable consumption among American youth is low; just 9% of high school students meet the fruit recommendation, and only 2% meet the vegetable recommendation."
 
As school nutrition professionals, we want to know what the strategies are that will promote fruit and vegetable consumption. Theresa Stretch, MS, RDN, CP-FS, an Education and Training Specialist from the Institute of Child Nutrition, will discuss general nutrition education strategies for specific grade groups. Tammy Alvarez, Food Service Coordinator with Marion County Public Schools, will describe innovative nutrition education strategies to promote fruit and vegetable consumption.
 
A continuing education certificate will be available after completion of the webinar.
 
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This is a communication from the WI Department of Public Instruction, School Nutrition Team.
 
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WI DPI School Nutrition Team · PO Box 7841 · WI Department of Public Instruction · Madison, WI 53707-7841 · USA