CAFETERIA FACTS
Fact #1: All school menus are created centrally and analyzed to make sure they meet dietary guidelines - especially the reduction of fat content.
Fact #2: MSD schools follow the USDA comprehensive meal pattern for breakfast, lunch and snacks in order to be eligible for federal reimbursement.
Fact #3: As a means of reducing plate waste, the "offer vs. serve" feature is used to allow students to choose less than all of the food items in the meal pattern.
Fact #4: Every MSD cafeteria uses a computerized point-of-sale system to update and maintain student accounts and to generate reports to be filed with the Department of Education Child Nutrition Unit.
Fact #5: Research indicates that good nutrition and physical activity for children can lead to better performance, higher test scores, and fewer behavior problems.
Fact #6: The average nutrient allowances for a traditional school lunch are:
Grades K-6 Grades 7-12
664 Calories 825 Calories
10 g Protein 16 g Protein
3.5 mg Iron 4.5 mg Iron
286 mg Calcium 400 mg Calcium
224 RE Vitamin A 300 RE Vitamin A
15 mg Vitamin C 18 mg Vitamin C
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