FNS Documents & Resources

A compilation of resources for operators of USDA Foods in Schools and child nutrition programs.  

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025 was released on December 29, 2020. These are the 9th edition of the Dietary Guidelines.

 

This memorandum informs stakeholders on the progress made by FNS in updating the food crediting system for all child nutrition programs. This is a first step towards improving the crediting system to best address today’s evolving food and nutrition environment and meet the needs of those operating and benefiting from the CNPs.

The Food Plans represent a nutritious diet at four different cost levels. 

On Dec. 1, 2014, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Food and Drug Administration published the final rule, Food Labeling; Calorie Labeling of Articles of Food in Vending Machines, in the Federal Register.

The Track and Field Fuel Up Challenge is based on and complements the messages and supporting content for children as well as the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans and MyPlate.