SN Magazine: May/June 2024 – Inclusive Eats: Embracing Special Diets in the Cafeteria
This student is a vegetarian, that student is lactose intolerant, this student has a peanut allergy, that student keeps kosher—does…
Put Your Heart in It!
When providing meals for special diet requests, the secret ingredient is a caring attitude.
Ensuring Dietary Inclusivity: Meet Religious Needs With School Meals
How can you accommodate students who follow special diets for religious reasons? Many school districts across the country have found ways to serve these students and create more inclusive spaces, and if they can do it, so can you!
Let’s Talk Plant Power!
A Q&A with registered dietitian nutritionist Chef Vahista Ussery, MS, MBA, RDN, on the world of plant-forward diets.
From A to Z
Your go-to guide for strengthening your special-diets vocabulary: use this glossary of common types of special diets to help build your knowledge and confidence on the wide range of special dietary needs you’re most likely to come across.
Eat Your Greens!
Explore the vibrant world of leafy greens, from the nutrient-packed goodness of spinach to the earthy richness of chard and the variety found in every leaf in between.
Remembering Gertrude Applebaum: An SNA Leader and Pioneer
The School Nutrition Association mourns the loss esteemed past president Gertrude Applebaum, a strong advocate for the advancement of child nutrition programs throughout her career.
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.