Resource | Infographics
Healthy Eating Index Score of the FDPIR Food Package Infographic
Healthy Eating Index scores range from 0 to 100 and are a measure of diet quality used to assess how well a set of foods aligns with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. A higher score is ideal. The FDPIR Food Package scores an 84. This is higher than the average U.S. diet, which scores a 59.
03/21/2024
Resource | Fact Sheets
USDA Foods: A Resource for Maximizing Food Budgets To Buy Local
This factsheet explains how USDA Foods support the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the school meal pattern requirements to make it easier for schools to prepare healthy meals using local foods.
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03/06/2023
Resource | Recipes
USDA Foods in Schools Additional Resources
A compilation of resources for operators of USDA Foods in Schools and child nutrition programs.
06/17/2021