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School Nutrition Services is the integration of nutritious, affordable, and appealing meals; nutrition education; and an environment that promotes healthy eating behaviors for all children. Designed to maximize each child's education and health potential for a lifetime.

  • CyberDiet
    http://www.cyberdiet.com/
  • Dole Pineapple Company Homepage
    http://www.dole.com/#/superkids/
  • Food and Nutrition Information Center
    The Food and Nutrition Information Center (FNIC) at the National Agricultural Library (NAL) has been a leader in food and human nutrition information dissemination since 1971. FNIC's web site provides a directory of credible, accurate, and practical resources for consumers, nutrition and health professionals, educators and government personnel. Visitors can find printable format educational materials, government reports, research papers and more.
    http://fnic.nal.usda.gov/nal_display/index.php?tax_level=1&info_center=4
  • Food Guide Pyramid
    The Food Guide Pyramid was designed as an easy way to show the groups of foods that make up a good diet. It also tells you that you need to eat a variety of foods from all five groups and how much of the foods from the different groups you should eat to stay healthy.
    http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/pyramid.html
  • Kidnetic.com
    Kidnetic.com is a healthy eating and active living Web site designed for kids aged 9 - 12 and their families to inspire them to move toward healthier lifestyles. Kidnetic.com is also a resource for health professionals and educators to use when working with patients and students.
    http://www.kidnetic.com/
  • Leafy Green Lesson Plans
    http://www.leafy-greens.org/lessonplans.html
  • MyPyramid.gov
    http://www.mypyramid.gov/index.html
  • Nutrition Explorations
    Through its network of state and regional dairy councils, NDC is recognized throughout the country as a leader in educating school children. Education materials provided by the Dairy Council include brochures, booklets, curriculum aids, posters and other items designed to teach children about food, nutrition, diet and health.
    http://www.nutritionexplorations.org/
  • TUSD Food Services
    http://www.tusd1.org/contents/depart/food/index.asp