United I. S. D. Food Service United I. S. D. Food Service DepartmentDepartmentAryana M. Valdez, RD

Elisa Schwartz-Santos, RD, LD, CDE

ObjectivesObjectives

History of Feeding Programs Feeding guidelines Services Provided

Breakfast in the Classroom Food Production Center

Cook-Chill System Meal modifications

Children with special needs Nutrition education and promotion

Nutrition Newsletter Bienestar Health Program Presentations

Federally Funded ProgramsFederally Funded Programs

School Lunch ProgramsSchool Lunch Programs

Since 1946, the National School Lunch Program has provided nutritional lunches to children in participating schools.

In 2008, 514 million lunches were served in Texas at 7,495 schools.

School Breakfast ProgramsSchool Breakfast Programs

The Child Nutrition Act of 1966 funded the School Breakfast Program.

It provides nutritional meals to students at participating schools.

In 2008, Texas school served 234 million breakfasts at 7,499 schools.

After School Snack ProgramAfter School Snack Program

Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) provides meals and snacks at day care homes, child care centers, homeless shelters, adult day care centers and after-school snack programs.

Applying for Meal AssistanceApplying for Meal Assistance

Depending on guidelines by the federal government students may be eligible for assistance with meal pricing.

Parents need to fill out one application per household.

If during the school year there are any changes in family size or income you may fill out another application to see if your eligibility for meal pricing assistance has changed.

Feeding GuidelinesFeeding Guidelines

Texas Department of Agriculture

Feeding GuidelinesFeeding Guidelines

In order to receive reimbursement from USDA’s Food and Nutrition Services meals must meet minimal nutritional guidelines.

Must provide one-third of the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for lunch and one-fourth for breakfast of calories, protein, calcium, iron, and vitamins A and C.

We must not provide more than 30% of the calories from total fat and not more than 10% of the calories from saturated fat.

Feeding Guidelines ContinuedFeeding Guidelines Continued

Texas Department of Agriculture has even stricter guidelines through the Texas Public School Nutrition Policy: Effective August 1, 2004:

Competitive foods Foods of Minimal Nutritional Value Fried Foods School meals Snacks Etc.

Please visit www.squaremeals.org for further information

Services Services ProvidedProvided

Services ProvidedServices Provided

School Lunch ProgramSchool Breakfast Program

Breakfast In the ClassroomAfter School Snack

Breakfast In The ClassroomBreakfast In The Classroom

We currently have 27 schools in this program. All students and any teaching staff assisting with

the program at these campuses eat free breakfast.

FOOD FOOD PRODUCTION PRODUCTION

CENTERCENTER

Food Production CenterFood Production Center

Cook-Chill System: a method of cooking that allows for large production of foods that are cooled quickly and stored for optimal shelf life.

Food Production CenterFood Production Center

Cook – Chill continued:This allows for

all campuses in our district to have the same food with the same flavor and appearance.

Meal Meal ModificationsModifications

Meal Modifications For Children Meal Modifications For Children With Special NeedsWith Special Needs

Since the Food Service Department provides food for the 39,000 students and our equipment is made to prepare foods in bulk we try to adjust our regular menu to meet the special needs of these children.

Meal Modifications Meal Modifications ContinuedContinued

Diabetic / Acanthosis Nigricans (Low Carb) Low-fat/ Low Cholesterol, Reduced Calories Peptic Ulcer High Fiber Increased Calories Food Allergies & Intolerances Texture Modification High Risk Diets

(Metabolic, Cystic Fibrosis, Cerebral Palsy)

Meal Modifications Meal Modifications ContinuedContinued

Obligated to make modifications and/or substitutions to the menu in cases of children who are considered disabled and have special dietary needs.

If a menu change is required due to medical or special dietary need, they must have a statement signed by a physician or recognized medical authority. Only U.S. Physicians are allowed.

CACFP sponsors and providers are not required to modify the meals of children with food allergies or intolerances unless a physician signs a form explaining the condition may result in severe and threatening reactions or substantially limits a major life activity.

Nutrition Education Nutrition Education and Promotionand Promotion

Nutrition Education Nutrition Education and Promotionand Promotion

Registered Dietitians are available for nutrition presentations for students, parents and staff of the district.

Worked with school administrators to implement the Local Wellness Policy.

Menu and menu analysis is available on the UISD website.

Food Service Department has a monthly newsletter called Nutrition Nuggets that gets sent out with report cards or with other school newsletters.

Coordinated School Health Program Bienestar

QUESTIONS?QUESTIONS?