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The goal of the HealthierUS School
Challenge (HUSSC) is to improve the health of
the Nation’s children by promoting healthier
school environments. To help meet the goal, the
Food and Nutrition Service
(FNS) identifies schools that have made
changes to
-
improve
the quality of the foods
served,
-
provide
students with nutrition
education, and
-
provide
students with physical
education and opportunities
for physical activity.
Ultimately, we'd like to see
every
school receive a HUSSC award!
Schools receiving a HUSSC award will commit to
meeting the criteria throughout their 4-year
certification period.
Schools
will meet all the requirements
of the School Breakfast Program
and National School Lunch
Program,
including meal requirements.
Schools
will serve reimbursable meals
that reflect good menu planning
principles, such as serving a
variety of healthier foods that
look good, taste good, and
appeal to the cultural
sensitivities of the school and
community populations.
Schools
will plan meals that emphasize
fruits, vegetables, whole grains
and fat-free or low-fat milk and
milk products; that include lean
meats, poultry, fish, beans,
eggs, and nuts; and that are low
in saturated fats, trans
fats, cholesterol, salt
(sodium), and added sugars.
Schools
will offer foods that ensure
that students can select a meal
that meets all the HUSSC
criteria. Such foods should be
routinely selected by students,
not just token foods to meet
HUSSC criteria.
Last modified:
11/27/2012
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