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Stevenson, Peggy – School Business Affairs, 1994
The Antioch Unified School District is one of several California schools testing a version of the Nutrient Standard Menu Planning (NSMP) to meet the new rules that require all schools to reduce the fat content of meals. NSMP, presently implemented at the elementary level, has increased flexibility in menu planning and led to better management and…
Descriptors: Breakfast Programs, Cost Effectiveness, Elementary Education, Federal Regulation
Download full textNash, Kay, Ed. – Colorado Communique, 1998
This document consists of the four issues of a newsletter published during 1998. The newsletter discusses topics pertinent to school food service and providing nutrition for elementary school students. The February/March issue discusses exemptions under the Competitive Foods Regulation, celebrating cultural diversity in cafeteria menus, and…
Descriptors: Breakfast Programs, Child Health, Eating Habits, Elementary Education
School Business Affairs, 1983
The Murphy Elementary School District in Phoenix, Arizona has cut food service costs and improved community relations by cooking and baking from "scratch" and utilizing the staff's ethnic cooking skills. (MLF)
Descriptors: Breakfast Programs, Cost Effectiveness, Elementary Education, Food Service
Corrigan, Kathleen A.; Aumann, Margaret B. – School Business Affairs, 1993
A computerized menu-planning method, "Nutrient Standard Menu Planning" (NSMP), uses today's technology to create healthier menus. Field tested in 20 California school districts, the advantages of NSMP are cost effectiveness, increased flexibility, greater productivity, improved public relations, improved finances, and improved student…
Descriptors: Breakfast Programs, Computer Uses in Education, Cost Effectiveness, Eating Habits
Peer reviewedNicklas, Theresa A.; And Others – Journal of Health Education, 1994
Provides an overview of the Child and Adolescent Trial for Cardiovascular Health (CATCH) Eat Smart School Nutrition Program, an elementary school health promotion program. The article examines components of the CATCH kitchen visits and intervention materials, including the School Meal Program Guide, Fat and Sodium Criteria, Recipe File Box, Vendor…
Descriptors: Breakfast Programs, Cardiovascular System, Child Health, Dietetics
Martin, M. Josephine – 1980
The role of health educators in integrating child nutrition programs into school health education is discussed and issues attending such programs are considered. The importance of breakfast and lunch programs in the school is stressed with particular emphasis on using these programs to instruct children in sound nutritional practices. It is…
Descriptors: Ancillary School Services, Breakfast Programs, Childhood Needs, Community Attitudes
Roberts, Lydia J. – 1963
In 1958 a project was begun in a small, isolated, rural farm community in Puerto Rico to provide nutrition education and improve other conditions of home and community living. Preliminary meetings, interviews, and examinations revealed the interest and great need of the 100 families. Progress reports were made after 1 year, 2 years, and 5 years.…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Breakfast Programs, Child Development, Community Development
United Parents Association of New York City, Inc., NY. – 1983
Parents of children in public elementary schools in New York City are given basic information about school policies and practices in this English/Spanish guide. Topics covered include: (1) ancillary school services such as transportation, breakfast and lunch programs, and school health services; (2) Board of Education policy on homework, tests,…
Descriptors: After School Programs, Ancillary School Services, Board of Education Policy, Breakfast Programs
