A proper nutrition diet for school based children

Elle Rivera

National

1946 National School Lunch Program (NSLP)A federal government child nutrition

program that has set standards set by the USDA base on the Dietary Requirments for Americans.

Competitive Foods

Schools often have second options for lunch that are chosen over the NSLP by the students.Examples are vending machines,

snack bars, and pizza sales.

School Meals

Schools have the power to reduce the number of over weight and obese children by promoting exercise and a proper nutrition.

School lunches are an important factor in promoting healthy eating habits.

Nutritious enough?

School lunches are often made of processed food that are high in fat, sugar and salt

Snacks such as chips, ice cream, and candy are offered daily

Not many options of fruits and vegetables

Water is not usually offered as a beverage option

Answer: NO!

A Balanced Meal

Components of a meal

ProteinsProvides structure to bone, muscle,

and skin Source: Meat, eggs, beans

Carbohydrates main energy source for all cellular

functionsSource: sugars from fruits, grains

and starchy vegetables

LipidsEnergy yielding nutrient. Lipids are also

used for cushion and shock absorber.Source: foods that contain unsaturated

fats

VitaminsA, D, E, K, B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, and

Folate; have many different important functions in the body Source: A variety of foods

Minerals Calcium, fluoride, iodine, iron,

potassium etc.; have many different important functions in the bodySource: A variety of foods

WaterWater is used in cells, organs, and

tissues to help regulate the body's temperature and to maintain bodily functions Source: Fluids and food that contain

water

Changes In School Lunch

Do away with competitive foods Snacks should no longer be offered More vegetables and fruits Milk should be changed from whole milk

to 2% and skim

Water should be offered as a beverage No more processed foods Whole wheat bread no white bread Lean meats

Nutritious enough?

YES!

These changes will give a proper nutrition diet for all school aged children.

Hopefully they will continue a healthy diet with the comprehensive health education the physical education department provide.

References

Usda.gov Nslp.org Choosemyplate.gov