Our menu strategy addresses the diverse needs of K-12 students and reflects our shared value of improving their health and academic potential. By offering well-balanced and appealing food choices, we help students stay fueled and focused for a productive day. Our comprehensive approach to wellness education and nutrition awareness reinforces healthy choices at school and away. And through our ongoing commitment to national child health issues, we're helping promote the wellbeing of students today and tomorrow.
Our Commitment to Wellness
To keep your students happy, healthy, and energized with enticing, nutritious menus that meet or exceed USDA guidelines. To offer a complete age-appropriate wellness portfolio that gets students excited about the school food program, eating smart, and adopting a healthy lifestyle, now and in the future!
Nutritious Meal Programs
Extensive database of age-specific, dietician-developed recipes helps you meet and exceed tough state nutrition guidelines.
- Treat Yourself Right™ (TYR) selections and menus meet rigorous wellness standards and provide students with healthy, convenient, and great-tasting choices. The TYR meet the following healthy criteria:
- Less than 35% calories from fat
- Less than 10% calories from saturated fat
- 0 trans fat
- Less than 35% sugar by weight, or less than 35% calories from sugar
- Ongoing menu development by registered dieticians, chefs, and culinary teams ensure menus are updated with innovative, healthful, and student-tested offerings
- Meals which meet or exceed the recommendations of the USDA and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and provide balance through:
- Fresh vegetables, salads, and fruit options
- Low-fat meats and low- and nonfat dairy options
- Whole grains for increased fiber
- Elimination of added trans fat
- Reduction of processed foods, added fats, sugar, and salt
- Organic choices
- Baked, rather than fried, items
