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Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010

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Nutrition Standards for School Meals

bullet Certification of Compliance with New Meal Patterns
   
bullet CRE Manual
   
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Eligibility Manual for School Meals

Produce Safety Materials
-- Best Practices for Handling Fresh Produce in Schools
-- Handling Fresh Produce in Classrooms
-- Handling Fresh Produce on Salad Bars
-- Verifying On-Farm Food Safety
-- Ensuring Traceability of Fresh Produce
-- Food Safety Tips for School Gardens
-- Storing Fresh Produce
-- Additional Resources

 

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Contracting with Food Service Management Companies

School Meals Initiative

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School Food Safety

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Special Needs
  • Resource List on Food Allergies and Intolerances for Consumers 2010 - compiled by the Food and Nutrition Information Center

  • Special Needs Resources

  • Accommodating Children with Special Dietary Needs -This guidance document was created in 1995 and minor revisions were made in 2001. Since that time, significant changes have occurred in relevant laws that affect this document. The guidance is currently under revision to incorporate current versions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This will allow schools to understand fully the current requirements for accommodating students with disabilities in school nutrition programs. We will post the revision as soon as it is available.   PDF    PPT

Verification

Inspection Requirements for SFAs Vending Meals to Outside Entities

Provisions 1, 2 & 3

Eat Smart - Farm Fresh! A Guide to Buying and Serving Locally-Grown Produce in School Meals

Menu Planning

FNS Good Guidance Practices


 
Last modified: 01/25/2013
 

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