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Through the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act championed by the First Lady
and signed by President Obama, USDA is making the first major changes
in school meals in 15 years, which will help us raise a healthier generation
of children.

The new standards align school meals with the latest nutrition science and
the real world circumstances of America’s schools. These responsible
reforms do what’s right for children’s health in a way that’s achievable in
schools across the Nation.

Final Rule: Nutrition Standards in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs (1/26/12)
-- Press Release
-- School Meals Sample Menu (PDF) (JPG)
-- Final Summary of Public Comments on Proposed Rule
Interim Rule: Certification of Compliance With Meal Requirements for the National School Lunch Program Under the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 (4/27/12)
-- Press Release: USDA to Provide Additional Funds for Nation’s School Meals  (4/27/12)
-- Child Nutrition Reauthorization 2010: Questions and Answers Related to the Certification of Compliance with Meal Requirements for the National School Lunch Program (4/27/12)
-- Presentation: Certification of Compliance with New Meal Pattern Requirements (PDF)
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New Meal Patterns and Dietary Specifications
Implementation Timeline
Comparison of Current and New Regulatory Requirements
How USDA Foods Supports Regulatory Requirements
Sodium Reduction: Timeline and Amount
Presentation on Final Rule (PDF)
March 6, 2012 LAC Training Presentation: New Meal Pattern Requirements and Nutrition Standards (PDF)
Policy Memos
-- SP 10-2012: Questions and Answers on the Final Rule, "Nutrition Standards in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs" (Revised 4/26/12)
    -- Attachment: Long and Short Week Calculations
-- SP 16-2012: Crediting Tofu and Soy Yogurt Products
-- SP 17-2012: Procurement Questions and Answers to Assist in the Implementation of the Final Rule, "Nutrition Standards in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs"
-- SP 26-2012: Formulated Grain Fruit Products
-- SP 28-2012: Child Nutrition Reauthorization 2010: Questions and Answers on the Paid Lunch Price Report
-- SP 30-2012: Grain Requirements for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program
-- SP 31-2012: Child Nutrition Reauthorization 2010: Questions and Answers Related to the Certification of Compliance with Meal Requirements for the National School Lunch Program
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
 

Last modified: 05/24/2012

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