School Food Service

What opportunities does the NSLP provide

to introduce the child to unfamiliar foods, balanced diet, good food habits, and cafeteria can become a learning lab

What are the goals of OVS

to reduce food waste and to allow students choices in selecting the foods they prefer

What can centers and day care homes claim

two reimbursable meals and one snack

2018-2019 average full pay cost for school lunches

$2.70-$3.10

IF a school met the nutrition standard for lunch how much additional reimbursement did they receive

0.07

Designed to reduce the risk of foodborne hazards by following systematic approach in constructing food safety program

HACCP

Who signed the Child Nutrition Act

Lyndon B Johnson 1966

What is the largest federally subsidized food program in the US

NSLP

Ensure that the materials and services obtained for the NSLP efficiently, economically, and in compliance with the applicable laws and executive orders

Requirements of procurement

Receives federal subsidies in the form of cash and USDA commodity foods based on the number of reimbursable meals served

School Food Authority

The governing body that is responsible for the administration of one or more schools and has the authority to operate the NSLP

School Food Authority

Reimburses schools and other programs that do not participate in the NSLP for milk that they serve

Special Milk Program

Provides schools with technical training and assistance to help school food service staffs prepare healthful meals, and with nutrition education to help children understand the link between diet and health

Team Nutrition USDA

A healthy school environment integrates school nutrition services with

a coordinated, comprehensive school health program

Which schools may participate

any public and nonprofit private school - high school and elementary

Why was NSLP established

as a measure of nation security, to safe guard the health and well being of the nation's children and encourage the consumption of nutritious domestic ag commodities and other foods

Two major objectives of commodity foods

assist farmers and support the variety of government sponsored feeding programs

What must a school wellness policy provide

assurance that the schools meet nutritional standards established by federal law

Meal patterns for CACFP

breakfast - milk fruit/veg, grain. lunch: milk, 2fruit/veg, meat snack: 2 of 4 components. juice cant be served when milk is at snack

How are commodity foods available

canned, frozen, or fresh

foods that the federal government has the legal authority to purchase and distribute in order to support farm prices

commodity foods

USDA requires school districts participating in the NSLP to periodically undergo an administrative review called

coordinated review process

Primary goals of the CRE

determine if free and reduced price meals benefits are provided, proper meal counts are taken, complete reimbursable meals are offered for the reviewed period

What did child nutrition reauthorization act of 2005 mandate

each school agency establish a local wellness policy

requires efficient mechanisms to effectively communicate to the parents and students about a special event or service

effective marketing of school food service

Section 3 of the Child Nutrition and WIC Re authorization Act of 2004

enforces that foods served must comply to food safety regulations

Foods available through a government program providing benefits to members of a specified group

entitlement foods

Participants are entitled by law to receive these commodity foods called

entitlement foods

3 mandatory components for breakfast

grain (optional meat/meat alt after daily grain met), fruit/veg/juice, milk

What did the new menus do due to the health, hunger-free kids act of 2010

increase the availability of fruits, veggies, and whole grains

What should emergency plans include

kitchen fires, loss of electricity or gas, equipment breakdowns, water main breaks - regional in natural disasters

What did the hunger act of 2010 do to calories

limits to ensure age appropriate meals for grades k-5, 6-8, 9-12

OVS in NSLP

mandatory in senior high and optional for the other grade levels

Why did Harry S Truman sign the act into law in 1946 in response to claims

many US men had been rejected for WWII military service because of diet related health problems

Large school districts may require a

masters

What are components at lunch for reimbursable meals

meats/meat alternates; grains; fruit; vegetables; and fluid milk. Under OVS, a student must take at least three components in the required serving sizes. One selection must be at least ½ cup from either the fruit or vegetable component.

What must the lunch provide

meet the guidelines requirements, 30% cal comes from fat, 10% sat fat, no trans fat, 1/3 RDA for protein, vit a, vit c, iron, calcium, and calories

How can day care homes participate in CACFP

must sign and agreement with a sponsoring organization and must be licensed

Criteria for CACFP

non res adults who are functionally impaired or 60 and older, income 185% below poverty

A program that is exempt from income tax under section 501c3 of the Internal Revenue Code

nonprofit program

How is the eligibility based for NSLP

on the students family income is within 130% of the poverty level = free lunch

Look over emergency plan

slide 52

School wellness policy requirements

slide 56-57

one person may directly fulfill all roles

small districts

The SFA must do what to the state authority to operate under the NSLP

submit an application annually

What does marketing the school food and nutrition program ensure

successful business while providing nutrition education

provides federal resources to local sponsors to combine a feeding program with summer activities programs

summer foodservice program

Why are these programs important to the US families and children

they are regarded as a safety net for ensuring that children at risk for poor nutrition intake have access to safe, adequate, and nutritious foods that promote optimal physical, cognitive, and social growth

How does the USDA administer CACFP

through grants to states

What is the purpose of the CRE

to ensure compliance with regulations for child nutrition programs

Who may participate in CACFP

public or private nonprofit child care centers and other institutions which are licensed or approved to provide day care services

What can emergency shelters claim

up to three reimbursable meals to each eligible resident

Annual cost of NSLP in 2016

13.6 billion

How much of a serving must they take of the fruit or veg

1/2 a cup

Nutrient content of each meal meets how much of a daily nutrient requirement

1/3

How many adults are provided meals and snacks who receive care in nonresidential adult day care centers

112,000

How many children receive nutritious meals and snacks through CACFP

3.2 million

Students must select at least how many of the offered components

3/5

How many US children did NSLP serve in 2016

30.4 million

How many participate in the SBP

67%

How many public schools participate in the NSLP

95%

In addition to cash reimbursements, schools are entitled by law to receive USDA foods called what

entitlement foods at a value of 33.5 cents for each meal served

What did the Child Nutrition Act do

established the SBP and authorized the Special Milk Program which provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost, or free breakfast for children

Funding by the government to an individual or organization to assist in an enterprise deemed advantageous to the public

federal subsidies

As of July 1 2006 SFA are required to have a

food safety program for the preparation and service of school meals served to children

Adults who receive what are eligible for free meals

food stamps, FDPIR, SSI, or medicaid

What are the two categories to meal planning approach

foodbased/meal components and meeting dietary specifications

children who are participants of head start or even start programs are automatically eligible for

free meals, SNAP, TANF

SBP reimbursement rates for 2019-20 school year

free: 1.84, reduced: 1.54, paid: 0.31

NSLP reimbursement rates for the 2019-20 school year

free: 3.41, reduced 3.01, paid: 0.32

Meal planning lunch components

fruit, vegetables, whole grains, meal/meat alternative, milk

a computer based menu planning system that uses approve computer software to analyze the specific nutrient content of menu items automatically while menus are being planned

nutrient standard menu planning

How often should state agencies conduct reviews of all SFA

once during a 3 year cycle

OVS in SBP

optional at all levels based on SFA (offer must have four components to choose from serve 3)

build awareness of the school food service product line

promotions

What do these schools use the cash subsidies and USDA donated commodity foods for

providing meals that meet federal requirements

What are those with incomes between 130% and 185% of the poverty level eligible for

reduced-price meals for which students can be charged no more than 40 cents

Three major components to HACCP

sanitation, temp control, and standard operating procedures

provides credentialing that includes min education requirements and the passing of a rigorous exam specific to school food service admin

school nutrition association

should have a minimum of a bachelors degree in a nutrition/food service related field

school nutrition directors

What are components of OVS at breakfast

schools must offer students all three required food components in at least the minimum required amounts. The components at breakfast are: grains (with optional meats/meat alternates allowed); juice/fruit/vegetable; and milk. Under OVS, a student must be offered at least four food items and must select at least three food items. Students are required to take a minimum of ½ cup of fruit or vegetable.

Where is cacfp authorized

section 17 of the national school lunch act