WELLNESS

New School Meal Requirements Newsletter Article

How School Breakfast Benefits Kids

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Kansas School Nutrition Programs

To see Centre's Wellness Implementation Plan, follow these directions while on the Kansas School Nutrition Programs website:

Click on the blue diamond in front of "View Kansas Schools' Wellness Policy Data." Scroll down to Child Nutrition and Wellness Reports and click on the "View Data" button. 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, 2024

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:

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 how to chew food properly, and they 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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