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School Meals and the Healthy, Hunger Free Kids Act
School Meals and the Healthy, Hunger Free Kids Act
Janey Thornton, PhD, SNS Deputy Under SecretaryFood, Nutrition and Consumer Services United States Department of Agriculture
Began in 1946 after World War II
Matter of national security
Recruits couldn’t pass military health and physical activity tests
School Meals: A Historical PerspectiveSchool Meals: A Historical Perspective
School Meal Programs
All of America’s children have access to safe, nutritious, and
balanced meals.
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Our CommitmentOur Commitment
and Hungerand HungerChallenge of ObesityChallenge of Obesity
2010 Dietary Guidelines and My Plate Icon2010 Dietary Guidelines and My Plate Icon
USDA Foods and School NutritionUSDA Foods and School Nutrition
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USDA Foods provide approximately 15-20% of the food offered in each school lunch.
Healthy, Hunger Free Kids ActHealthy, Hunger Free Kids Act
• Improve access• Improve schools’ nutritional environment• Increase breakfast participation• Expand supper offerings• Professional Standards• Expand summer program
New Meal Patterns Hot Off the Press!New Meal Patterns Hot Off the Press!
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Final Rule Meal Patterns Final Rule Meal PatternsBreakfast Meal Pattern Lunch Meal Pattern
Grades K-5 Grades 6-8 Grades 9-12 GradesK-5 Grades6-8 Grades9-12
Meal Pattern Amount of Food Per Week (Minimum Per Day)Fruits (cups) 5 (1) 5 (1) 5 (1) 2.5 (0.5) 2.5 (0.5) 5 (1)Vegetables (cups)
0 0 03.75 (0.75)
3.75 (0.75) 5 (1)
Dark green 0 0 0 0.5 0.5 0.5 Red/Orange 0 0 0 0.75 0.75 1.25 Beans/Peas-Legumes
0 0 0 0.5 0.5 0.5
Starchy 0 0 0 0.5 0.5 0.5 Other 0 0 0 0.5 0.5 0.75Additional Veg to Reach Total
0 0 0 1 1 1.5
Grains (oz eq) i 7-10 (1) 8-10 (1) 9-10 (1) 8-9 (1) 8-10 (1) 10-12 (2)Meats/Meat Alt (oz eq)
0 0 0 8-10 (1) 9-10 (1) 10-12 (2)
Fluid milk (cups) 5 (1) 5 (1) 5 (1) 5 (1) 5 (1) 5 (1)Other Specifications: Daily Amount Based on the Average for a 5-Day WeekMin-max calories (kcal)
350-500 400-550 450-600 550-650 600-700 750-850
Sat fat (% of total calories)
< 10 < 10 < 10 < 10 < 10 < 10
Sodium (mg) < 430 < 470 < 500 < 640 < 710 < 740Trans fat Nutrition label or manufacturer specifications must indicate zero grams of trans
fat per serving.
Fruit and Vegetable ProgramFruit and Vegetable Program
Farm to SchoolFarm to School
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Four Pillars:Helping parents make healthy family choices
Serving healthier food in schoolsImproving access to healthy, affordable food
Increasing physical activity of kids
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Dedicated to solving the challenge of childhood obesity within a generation.
LetsMove.gov
The First Lady’s Let’s Move! CampaignThe First Lady’s Let’s Move! Campaign
Recognizing Excellence in Nutrition and Physical Activity HealthierUS School ChallengeHealthierUS School Challenge
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Chefs Move to SchoolsChefs Move to Schools
Working together and sharing ideas at all levels CAN make a difference
Working together and sharing ideas at all levels CAN make a difference
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