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School Meals and the Healthy, Hunger Free Kids Act

School Meals and the Healthy, Hunger Free Kids Act. Janey Thornton, PhD, SNS Deputy Under Secretary Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services United States Department of Agriculture. School Meals: A Historical Perspective. Began in 1946 after World War II Matter of national security

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School Meals and the Healthy, Hunger Free Kids Act

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  1. School Meals and the Healthy, Hunger Free Kids Act Janey Thornton, PhD, SNS Deputy Under Secretary Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services United States Department of Agriculture

  2. School Meals: A Historical Perspective • Began in 1946 after World War II • Matter of national security • Recruits couldn’t pass military health and physical activity tests

  3. School Meal Programs

  4. Our Commitment All of America’s children have access to safe, nutritious, and balanced meals.

  5. and Hunger Challenge of Obesity

  6. 2010 Dietary Guidelines and My Plate Icon

  7. USDA Foods and School Nutrition USDA Foods provide approximately 15-20% of the food offered in each school lunch.

  8. Healthy, Hunger Free Kids Act • Improve access • Improve schools’ nutritional environment • Increase breakfast participation • Expand supper offerings • Professional Standards • Expand summer program

  9. New Meal Patterns Hot Off the Press!

  10. Final Rule Meal Patterns

  11. Fruit and Vegetable Program

  12. Farm to School

  13. The First Lady’s Let’s Move! Campaign Dedicated to solving the challenge of childhood obesity within a generation. Four Pillars: • Helping parents make healthy family choices • Serving healthier food in schools • Improving access to healthy, affordable food • Increasing physical activity of kids LetsMove.gov

  14. HealthierUS School Challenge Recognizing Excellence in Nutrition and Physical Activity

  15. Chefs Move to Schools

  16. Working together and sharing ideas at all levels CAN make a difference

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