III.
E.
All students in grades K-12 will have opportunities, support, and encouragement to be physically active on a regular basis.
F.
Qualified food service personnel will provide students with access to a variety of affordable, nutritious, and appealing foods that meet the health and nutrition needs of students; try to accommodate the religious, ethnic, and cultural diversity of the student body in meal planning; and will provide clean, safe, and pleasant settings and adequate time for students to eat.
GUIDELINES A.
Foods and Beverages 1.
Most foods and beverages made available on campus (including concessions and a la carte cafeteria items) will be consistent with the current USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
2.
Food service personnel will take every measure to ensure that student access to foods and beverages meet or exceed all federal, state, and local laws and guidelines. The school food service staff will work to: Attractively offer fruits and vegetables daily Limit “seconds” on entrees and encourage consumption of fruits, vegetables and breads Offer a variety of choices with an emphasis on healthier options Include more whole grain foods Make available a healthy afternoon snack for purchase by students before sports events
3.
The New York Mills School District will adhere to the following specific guidelines for foods and beverages sold or provided separately from the reimbursable school lunch program: Food: Foods and beverages offered over the course of a school week should be nutrient- dense, including whole grain products and fiber-rich fruits and vegetables to provide students a variety of choices to maintain a balanced diet. If a la carte foods are available, they will include a variety of choices of nutritious foods, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains and low-fat or non-fat dairy foods. Foods with a high sugar content (candies, desserts) or with high fat (fried foods, fatty meats, cheeses) content will be available on a limited basis and will be limited in portion size (see appendix A).
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