National Movement for Healthier Schools

USDA Team Nutrition

USDA Team Nutrition - training and technical assistance for foodservice, nutrition education for children and their caregivers, and school and community support for healthy eating and physical activity. Apply to be a HealthierUS School.

free resources for school food service, educators, and community members
Team Nutrition Education and Training Resource Library a searchable compilation of educational materials developed by universities and other agencies working in Child Nutrition Programs.
Fruits and Vegetables Galore Helping Kids Eat More tips on planning, purchasing, protecting, preparing, presenting and promoting fruits and vegetables.

HealthierUS School Challenge a voluntary initiative to recognize those schools participating in the National School Lunch Program that have created healthier school environments through promotion of nutrition and physical activity. Monetary awards are given to schools/districts that achieve HUSSC standards

Choosemyplate.gov Healthy eating recommendations and resources from the USDA's Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion.

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Lets Move

Lets Move Campaign First Lady, Michelle Obama, launches an effort to raise a healthier generation of kids.
Salad Bar to Schools A Let’s Move grant program designed to help schools establish salad bars. Register your school or district to start raising funds
Chef's Move to Schools Local chefs supporting school food efforts. Register your school or look for a participating chef.
Let's Move Child Care

Food Safety

More Resources

Salad Bar Guides and Resources at www.healthyschoolenvironment.org/training-resources/cooking-and-serving
Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program A national program to bring fresh fruits and vegetables to elementary schools participating in the National School Lunch Program.
Team California for Healthy Kids The California Department of Education's initiative to promote healthy eating and physical activity throughout the day, every day, in schools, before and after school agencies, early childhood programs, and communities.
Know Your Farmer Know Your Food USDA’s effort to raise awareness of America’s farmers.

School Food Focus a national collaborative that leverages the knowledge and procurement power of large school districts to make school meals nationwide more healthful, regionally sourced, and sustainably produced.

Farm to School National Program Farm to School connects schools (K-12) and local farms with the objectives of serving healthy meals in school cafeterias, improving student nutrition, providing agriculture, health and nutrition education opportunities, and supporting local and regional farmers. This site hosts many resources and offers technical assistance for districts interested in establishing a farm to school program.
The USDA's Farm to School Page List grants, FAQ's, case studies, the 2010 USDA Farm to School Report, and more.

Wake Up To Fresh Fruits and Vegetables http://www.wakeupfv.com/extensive online resource on sourcing, promoting, serving and handling fresh fruits and vegetables in schools
Institute of Medicine Report School Meals: Building Blocks for Healthy Children This report provides recommendations to the USDA for National School Meal dietary and nutritional standards.
Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010

Healthy School Environment