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Saving you time is one of our top priorities. Stay on top of developments in school nutrition, from federal guidelines to industry trends. From whole grain requirements to the new color-based system, we are here to help you meet your requirements.
Classes and online courses in: nutrition, management, marketing, HUSSC and wellness. Take advantage of our School Nutrition certification programs which offer our members the opportunity to further their professional growth.
SANITATION CERTIFICATION TRAINING:
May 13 – Part 1 – Sanitation Seminar
May 20 – Part 2 – Review and Exam
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The Health and well-being of our children seems to be a hot topic everywhere with various entities presuming to know the best way to nourish our children. The Healthy, Hunger Free Kids Act is now a part of the history that will shape our future. Whether we're discussing rising food costs, nutrition standards or meal patterns; addressing other provisions relating to the implementation of the Healthy, Hunger Free Kids Act; or enhancing the image of school nutrition,the more members SNA represents, the greater influence we have to impact these issues. Recruiting new members is more crucial today than ever before. View Membership Options»
Below is the link to a story that NJDOE did on Breakfast in the Classroom. Show #9 was filmed at a Passaic City, N.J. elementary school…a shining star with getting ”Breakfast in the Classroom”.
http://www.njea.org/about/classroom-close-up
May 1, 2013: TODAY’S HEADLINES
* Popular snack items could be on the chopping block in schools
* SNA among thousands to weigh in on federal snack rules
* SNA leader ushers in era of healthy eating in Vt. district
SCHOOL UPDATE:
* Fruit, vegetable scraps become compost at Utah school
* N.H. schools try to manage student meal debt, waste
* Minn. school models process for freezing local veggies
* Healthy eating lessons grow in Fla. school garden
* Survey finds support for physical education in Va. schools
NUTRITION & WELLNESS:
* Sioux City programs encourage students to walk to school
TRENDS & RESEARCH:
* Soda intake tied to increased diabetes risk in another study
* Infant feeding practices may affect risk of childhood obesity
* Study sheds light on causes of childhood obesity
POLICY WATCH:
* Fla. lawmakers consider mandating epinephrine in schools
* Tenn. district to refer unpaid meal accounts to collections
* Ill. district mulls opting out of federal lunch program
* Md. district weighs input on revised wellness policy
SNA NEWS:
* All hail the school lunch superheroes!
* Culinary and equipment presentations are sure to impress at ANC 2013
* Apply today for the ANC First Timer Scholarship
Follow the link below to read quick summaries of these stories and others.
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New Jersey was one of just 10 states to achieve a double-digit increase in the number of children receiving a healthy breakfast at school, according to a new national report released today. While the state still ranks a concerning 46th nationally, New Jersey districts are finally making progress toward ensuring children receive school breakfast, which can help improve their chances for school success.
This is being accomplished with more schools serving breakfast in the first few minutes of the school day, instead of the traditional method of serving breakfast before school when most children have not yet arrived. Known as “breakfast after the bell,” this approach significantly increases student participation.
Read the NJ news release. Read the report.
To learn more please visit: http://www.horizonsoftware.com/K-12/Biometrics.html
Obesity in Young Is Seen as Falling in Several Cities
http://www.nytimes.com
Video game encourages students to eat right, exercise
http://www.upi.com
In-school chefs could help educate children on healthy eating http://www.philly.com
More Mo. schools serve breakfast in the classroom
http://www.stltoday.com
Winter, 2013
NJ- SNA wishes to express thanks to everyone in all of our schools in New Jersey for the dedication and hard work dealing with the aftermath of “Sandy”. It has been a tough few months and we would like to thank all of the professional food service staff members in so many of our schools that were affected by the recent storms. Many schools experienced long term power outages, leaving so much spoiled food. We applaud the efforts by FS professionals to get the kitchens open and up to code, which included cleaning refrigerators and freezers that needed to be sanitized after the removal of the spoiled food; while at the same time dealing with personal damage and losses due to the storms.
The Healthier US School Challenge (HUSSC) is a voluntary certification initiative established in 2004 to recognize those schools participating in the National School Lunch Program that have created healthier school environments through promotion of nutrition and physical activity.
In February 2010, First Lady Michelle Obama introduced Let’s Move!, incorporating the Healthier US School Challenge into her campaign to raise a healthier generation of kids. At that time, monetary incentive awards (PDF) became available for each HUSSC award level: Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Gold Award of Distinction. Congratulations to this years winners: Read more
Thanks to the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act, students must take a fruit or vegetable with their school lunches. The effort is meant to help curb obesity rates.
Program: NJToday
Episode: “School Lunches Get Healthier for Students” (9/17/2012)
View Online: http://watch.njtvonline.org/video/2280479471