WELLNESS
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Kansas Child Nutrition & Wellness Reports
To see Centre's Wellness Implementation Plan, follow these directions while on the Kansas Child Nutrition & Wellness Reports area in KSDE Data Central:
Select a report from the dropdown, i.e. School Nutrition Program Wellness Policy (etc.). Select Program Year. At the Sponsor button, scroll down to find USD 397 Centre, then click the "Display Report" button.
February 15, 2025
February is National Snack Food Month
Serve Up Fun and Healthy Snacks
Nutritious snacks can be a great way to give children the nutrients and energy they need to grow, learn, and play. Check out the "Dried Fruit and Cereal Snack Mix" and "Chicken and Cheese Snack Cup With Grapes" recipes, with portions for children ages 3-5 and 6-18, in the Institute of Child Nutrition's Child Nutrition Recipe Box.
Nutrition Education Connection
Team Nutrition has resources for kids and parents on the topic of healthy snacking:
Encourage kids to snack like superheroes! Check out the Team Nutrition Popular Events Idea Booklet.
Share easy ways to make fun snacks at home with this Nibbles for Health Newsletter: Healthy Snacks with Smiles.
Try healthy snack favorites for kindergarteners in the Discover MyPlate Snack Time! parent handout.
Play the Choose Healthy Snacks game with middle school students, part of this 8th grade lesson plan from Fueling My Healthy Life.
USDA Child Nutrition Program operators can request free printed copies of certain Team Nutrition materials while supplies last at https://pueblo.gpo.gov/TN/TNPubs.php.
Reducing the Risk of Choking in Young Children
Children under the age of 4 are at high risk of choking while eating. Young children are still learning to chew food properly and often swallow the food whole. Use these tips to prepare foods safely for young children:
Chop peanuts, nuts, and seeds finely.
Cut grapes, berries, or melon balls in half lengthwise, then cut into smaller pieces if needed.
Grate or thinly slice cheese.
Always supervise children during meals and snacks.
For more tips, check out Reducing the Risk of Choking in Young Children at Mealtimes.
Hungry for more? Scan the QR code for Child and Adult Care Food Program Cooking Videos, or check out the Institute of Child Nutrition’s Child Nutrition Recipe Box for more recipes!
Visit our website at TeamNutrition.USDA.gov.
Share your activities with us on Twitter @TeamNutrition using the hashtag #TeamNutrition
or by emailing us at TeamNutrition@USDA.gov.
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