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Food
Service Department
Did you know…..
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That your
school cafeteria is one of the few places where you can find
food in the correct portion sizes according to the
Dietary Guidelines for Americans? |
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That your
school cafeteria’s menus have been analyzed for
nutritional content through the USDA’s School Meals
Initiative (SMI)? |
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That students
who eat breakfast have fewer absences, disciplinary
problems, and trips to the school nurse? They also have
better overall academic performance! |
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That your
school cafeteria’s meals meet the government’s
recommendation of no more than 30% of calories from
fat, with less than 10% of those calories being from
saturated fat? |
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That your
school cafeteria serves many low or non-fat milks,
cheeses, gravies, meats, breads, and other foods? According
to the American Dietetic Association, all foods can
fit into a healthy diet when eaten in moderation. |
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That taste
tests and soliciting student feedback, as well as
constant monitoring of participation rates, for menu items
is a common practice of the IISD Food Service Department?
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That the
American Heart Association recommends the following
eating pattern for families: |
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Choose a variety of foods to get
enough carbohydrates, protein, and other nutrients;
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Eat foods low in saturated fat,
cholesterol, and total fat; and
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Eat only enough calories to
maintain a healthy weight for your height and build.
(Reference: American Heart Association, “Dietary Guidelines for
Children”,
www.americanheart.com)
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That the Irving
ISD operates under stricter nutritional guidelines
than those mandated by the United States Department of
Agriculture (USDA) and the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA)? |
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That your
school’s cafeteria serves more fruits and vegetables
than required by USDA policy? |
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That the cost
of student and adult meals in Irving ISD are among the
lowest in the greater D/FW metroplex? |
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