Many children, especially those from families of lower income, depend on school meals for the majority of their nutrition. Fortunately, schools are meeting high nutrition standards. Plus, schools are getting really creative to get kids excited about healthy foods.
Patty Keane, a dietitian who specializes in improving child nutrition through research and advocating for public policy, talks about it here:
Dairy MAX represents more than 900 dairy farm families across our region – not just in spreading the word about dairy, but also in giving back to our community. Here are the top five examples of how Dairy MAX and local dairy farmers are promoting nutrition in schools.
From the time the alarm sounds to the time you wrangle your kids into their clothes (and maybe, just maybe, you had the chance to make sure your own clothes actually matched); there’s rarely the time to cook them a healthy breakfast as well – especially if your kids don’t feel like eating just after they wake up.
That’s where school breakfast comes in. A balanced meal full of nutrient-rich dairy, whole grains and fresh fruit served a little later in the morning can have a major impact. Here’s how.
