cafeteria staff who are dedicated to supporting the students and children. We promote healthy eating habits through the preparation of nutritious, long lasting meals. Both breakfast and lunch are provided at no cost and meet all State and Federal requirements based on USDA Dietary Guidelines.
WE WORK DILIGENTLY TO FEED OUR LOVED CUSTOMERS, OUR CHILDREN, OUR STUDENTS
Carrots are a type of root vegetable underground
Carrots are 88% water.
WINTERS underground!
Carrots are biennials, which means they have a 2-year life cycle.
more vivid colors during the day
How far can you read down this eye chart?
speed up the healing process of cuts & scrapes. Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin.
How do you know carrots are good for the eyes?
You never see a rabbit wearing glasses!
Vitamin A supports the immune system to fight off infections.
Oranges are a type of citrus fruit them grown in the U.S. from
Orange season is 9 months long… October - June!
1. Navel
2. Hamlin
3. Valencia
600+ varieties of oranges.
thrive in a lot Popular Types of Oranges:
oranges are juiced.
Sub-tropical areas have ideal climate for growing oranges.
Most oranges are harvested by hand.
Vitamin C supports the immune systemthe body’s defense against infections.
Vitamin C is also referred to as “ascorbic acid.”
Vitamin C is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help protect against damage caused by exposure to harmful substances in the environment.
The body cannot make vitamin C on its own - it has to come from food.
Vitamin C helps keep you happy & healthy! What do you call a vitamin that improves your eyesight?
Vitamin C is a very important vitamin for healthy gums & teeth.
Bananas are a type of tropical fruit - classified specifically as a berry.
Bananas grow in hanging bunches called
The most popular type of banana is the Cavendish banana.
Bananas change color from green to yellow as they ripen. Did you know monkeys peel bananas upside down? It’s easier & less damaging
Bananas are harvested.
100+ BILLION bananas are eaten around the world each year.
Banana plants can grow to be up to 30 feet tall.
Potassium supports balancing fluid in the body & proper function of the muscles & nerves
Once potassium enters the body, it functions as an electrolyte. Electrolytes help balance the amount of water in the body.
Helps to keep the body
Potassium is the THIRD most abundant mineral in the body.
Potassium helps to regulate the heart rate
The body is made 60% helps promote
potassium is found in
Many runners eat foods high in potassium like before a run to prevent muscle cramps. Potassium helps regulate contractions.
Strawberries are a type of aggregate fruit a collection of ‘little fruits’ held together.
Strawberries are a part of the rose family.
Strawberries are the FIRST fruit to ripen in the spring.
Peak strawberry harvesting season is April - June.
1. June-bearing 2. Ever-bearing 3. Day-neutral strawberry has 200 seeds.
Strawberries are the ONLY fruit with seeds on the outside.
90% of the strawberries grown in the U.S. are from California.
Manganese supports the body’s energy levels & protecting its cells from damage.
. Foods like strawberries absorb minerals through their roots.
Manganese is
Manganese helps
helps the body blood clots helping wounds heal faster! against infections.
1. English Pea
2. Snow Pea
3. Sugar Snap Pea 3
English peas are the most popular.
The U.S. is home to about 893,000 acres of peas.
Pea pods grow to be 4 inches long.
Peas are cool-weather crops that cannot tolerate the heat.
There are 5 - 10 peas in each pod.
A fully mature pea is yellow. The average pea weighs 0.1 - 0.3 grams!
Peas are ready for harvesting 60 - 70 days after planting.
Fiber supports movement through the digestive system
Fiber is a type of carbohydrate body doesn’t digest; it simply passes through.
Soluble fiber dissolves in water…it helps regulate blood sugar levels and removes cholesterol from
Insoluble fiber is sometimes referred to as “roughage. ”
2 types of fiber:
1. Soluble fiber
Fiber helps to regulate the body’s use of sugar.
BOTH forms of fiber are important & beneficial to overall health. ONLY found in plant foods.
Insoluble fiber
Insoluble fiber does not dissolve in water…it helps food move throughout the digestive system.
Dairy & meat products do not have any fiber.
Milk is a type of dairy product –most commonly made from cows.
Milk is made up of 85-95% water with the rest being fats, proteins, carbohydrates & vitamins
Breeds of Dairy Cows: 6
1. Ayrshire
2. Brown Swiss
3. Guernsey
4. Holstein
5. Jersey
6. Milking Shorthorn
Holstein cows all have a unique pattern of spots!
1 cow produces around 6 gallons of milk per day.
Cows can SEE almost 360 degrees and SMELL up to 6 miles away!
Protein builds, maintains and replaces the tissues in the body.
Protein helps to transport & store nutrients throughout the body.
18 - 20% of the body is protein.
EVERY cell in the human body contains protein.
The body cannot store protein long term… which is why protein needs to be consumed daily.
Protein is made
blocks.
Protein plays a big role in building and repairing muscles.
Protein is a MACRONUTRIENT . A macronutrient is a nutrient that the body needs in LARGE
Protein helps maintain fluid balance throughout the body.
