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Today was a Fish 'n' Chip Friday at Castlefield School in High Wycombe. As expected, the food was fairly typical for school lunches provided by a major national provider— fish fingers and chips, a vegetarian option, white bread, peas, basic salad, baked beans, flapjacks, zero-fat yogurt cups, and whole fruits. Nutritionally, there were many opportunities for improvement, but today I was mainly interested in observing how the school managed lunchtimes. What I witnessed was an incredibly well-structured lunchtime routine. There was little time for conversation between the children and the staff at the counter, but the children made their selections (including at least one vegetable or salad) and calmly sat down to eat in their class groups. Midday supervisors were readily available to assist anyone who needed help. There was a long-handled dustpan and brush for the children to use if they spilled any food. Before joining the children for lunch, the headteacher positioned himself between the dining tables and the bins with a stack of used trays. The children all knew that any food being disposed of should not include the vegetables they had chosen. One young boy was walking towards the bin with some cucumber on his tray when he was met with the words, "Ah, are you coming to show me what you're going to eat next?" He sat back down and ate his cucumber with a little smile. This is a school where 33% of the 475 pupils are eligible for free school meals, so every meal matters. The calm and pleasant eating environment I observed was clearly the result of sustained effort and resources from senior management who cared. All of this demonstrates that to improve children's nutrition at school, we need to focus on both the food and the broader eating environment. We have a responsibility to consider more than just the food itself to make the most significant impact. As developing positive food cultures is fundamental to what we do at #RaisingNutrition, seeing what’s being done at Castlefield was a fantastic way to end the week.

Food isn't just sustenance; it's education on a plate!? Every meal teaches us something new, from exploring diverse cuisines to understanding nutritional values. At Daniel's Table, children and families can learn and foster healthy choices. https://lnkd.in/dciKXXCd #FoodForThought #FoodEducation #FoodLiteracy

Our team is excited to see the continued momentum surrounding scratch cooking, as lawmakers in CA, PA, and CT have introduced the Scratch Cooked Meals for Students Act. This unique grant aims to make the switch to scratch cooking easier by allocating $100 million over five years for grants to eligible schools. Why is this important? Research continuously shows that school meals are critical for student nutrition, and scratch cooking can make them even better. But scratch cooking isn’t just about healthier meals—if done right, it can boost academic performance, help cut carbon footprint and support local farms and economies.? Learn more about the Scratch Cooked Meals for Students Act over on our blog: https://lnkd.in/e2a_VjC5. Whether you are looking for funding to transition to scratch cooking or are ready to make the change now, our team of operators, chefs, dietitians, and project managers, are ready to support your endeavors. Contact us at [email protected] to schedule a FREE consultation today!? #ScratchCookedMeals #HealthyKids #CommunitySupport?

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Bertrand Weber, Culinary and Nutrition Services Director at Minneapolis Public Schools, on why incorporating values-based procurement and local products is key to building a strong school food program. The Common Market Great Lakes team was inspired by Weber, and other conversations around the benefits of using fresh, locally grown products in school meals at this November’s School Nutrition Association of Michigan Annual Conference. A farm tour at Lakeview Hill Farm invited school nutrition professionals to connect more deeply with a local Michigan farm, creating a full-circle moment. The Common Market delivers local foods to schools in the Great Lakes, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, and Texas. Comment below to learn more about values-based procurement practices. #themagicofschoolnutrition #SNAM2024 #SNAM #schoolnutrition Minneapolis Public Schools | Bertrand Weber | Eliana Pinilla-Ryhal

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Why We Do What We Do School meals matter for many reasons, and our focus is on the importance of healthy, fresh, and nutritious meals. But with our model of growing food at the schools, we also incorporate many other benefits in terms of curriculum, retention, connection to nature and nutrition, and more. Furthermore, this model helps promote food diversity and excitement, as well as helping make an impact on food insecurity. Learn more on our website: https://lnkd.in/g4icw9yn Read the full article about why school meals matter: https://lnkd.in/gx3kVMdA

Kids and Food: 10 Tips for Parents en espa?ol:?Los ni?os y la comida: 10 consejos para los padres Medically reviewed by:?Mary L. Gavin, MD Parents control the supply lines.?You decide which foods to buy and when to serve them. Though kids will pester their parents for less nutritious foods, adults should be in charge when deciding which foods are regularly stocked in the house. Kids won't go hungry. They'll eat what's available in the cupboard and fridge at home. If their favorite snack isn't all that nutritious, you can still buy it once in a while so they don't feel deprived. From the foods you offer, kids get to choose what they will eat or whether to eat at all.?Kids need to have some say in the matter. Schedule regular meal and?snack?times. From the selections you offer, let them choose what to eat and how much of it they want. This may seem like a little too much freedom. But if you follow step 1, your kids will be choosing only from the foods you buy and serve. Quit the "clean-plate club." https://lnkd.in/grWdcCfk

From menu ideas to streamlined service methods, we're here to help your school nutrition program boost participation and deliver nutritious meals to students. ?? School foodservice displays are great for providing visual showcases of healthy meal options. Studies have shown that if people see visually appealing food, they'll want to eat it - and this is especially true for children. Here's a few of our top tips for increasing participation in your school lunch program: https://hubs.li/Q02WvBb70 #schoolnutritionprogram #schoolcafeteria #k12schools #schoolnutritiondirectors