Keeping the Cafeteria a Safe Space for all Kids
When we talk about accommodating students with food allergies, we are making a commitment to ensure their well-being. It’s not just a matter of preference—For many, it’s a matter of health and safety.
Collaborate and Listen
SNA’s Annual National Conference (#ANC24) is more than just a gathering; it’s a safe, inviting space where you and thousands of your like-minded peers will come together to exchange ideas, build connections and put forth positive changes.
Ingredients for Health: Garlic
Garlic sits at the top of the list of cooking staples for good reason—It’s undeniably one of the most versatile ingredients, found in almost every cuisine around the world. Now, let’s dive into why.
Health Motivated, AI Generated
An ongoing study, conducted at 14 clinics nationwide is set to potentially revolutionize the way doctors prescribe suggested diets for their patients—with a bit of help from artificial intelligence.
Understanding Intersectionality
Views on DEIA are continuously evolving, and while “intersectionality” is a newcomer to the discussion, it has become a focal point of both positive and negative discourse, signaling significant, and sometimes fluctuating, shifts in the conversation.
Leap Into School Lunch
Many school cafeterias took advantage of 2024’s once-in-every-four-years leap day as an opportunity for creative activities and menus. Among the most unique was Trimble County (Ky.) Schools, which featured frog legs on the menu!
Food for Thought: Community First
Suffolk City (Va.) Public Schools (SCPS) made some recent waves in its community with the debut of its first Nutritional Services Food Festival & Show, inviting students, families and staff to a school meal taste testing event.
Memories and Mile Markers Before Heading Home
Chris Derico reflects on his term serving as 2023-24 SNA President and working with the Board of Directors to prioritize DEIA initiatives, SNA membership and advocacy for child nutrition programs.
Keeping a Finger on the Pulse of the Future
Over time, the emergence of special diets reflects a diverse range of motivations and influences, including health, ethical, cultural and lifestyle preferences. Understanding these is increasingly important in catering to today’s students.
This & That: May/June 2024
Looking for new apps to download, books to read, products to try or ideas to implement in your cafeterias? This & That has got you covered! Check out this list of products and programs featured in the May/June 2024 issue of School Nutrition and give them a try yourself!