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The Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act
Format: Multiple formats
Audience: K-12 School Health/Wellness Teams- Teachers, Parents, Administrators, Foodservice Workers, Community Members, Coaches
The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act championed by the First Lady and signed by President Obama, made the first major changes in school meals in 15 years. The new standards align school meals with the latest nutrition science and the real world circumstances of America’s schools. These responsible reforms do what’s right for children’s health in a way that’s achievable in schools across the Nation. Read more.
Available at: http://www.fns.usda.gov/school-meals/nutrition-standards-school-meals
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USDA-funded Child Nutrition Programs
Format: Webpage
Audience: K-12 School Health/Wellness Teams- Teachers, Parents, Administrators, Foodservice Workers, Community Members, Coaches
Learn more about Child Nutrition Programs offered through the United States Department of Agriculture.
Available at: http://www.fns.usda.gov/school-meals/child-nutrition-programs
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Michigan Nutrition Standards Toolkit
Format: Webpage with pdf links
Audience: K-12 School Health/Wellness Teams- Teachers, Parents, Administrators, Foodservice Workers, Community Members, Coaches
Cost: Free
Find ideas and tips for building and effective school health team.The link below will take you to the Michigan Nutrition Standards Toolkit which provides you with the resources needed to implement the Michigan Nutrition Standards, including many team resources.
Available at: http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,4612,7-132-2940_2955_2959_58773-261516--,00.html
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