Updating Competencies, Knowledge, and Skills Necessary for Effective School Nutrition Managers in their Current Work

…Institute (NFSMI) is committed to providing school districts with an up-to-date research-based competency model. Sneed and White (1993) conducted the first NFSMI competency research study for school nutrition managers. The…

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Lessons Learned from Reusable Serviceware Implementation in School Lunch in a California School District: A Qualitative Exploration of School Staff and Parents’ Perceptions

…packaged in plastic). Compostable milk cartons without a straw and non-compostable juice boxes with straws wrapped in film plastic continued to be offered at all lunch periods. Schools received a…

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Methods and Challenges Related to Implementing the New National School Lunch Program Regulations in Indiana

…usually served straight as a side dish according to the current survey, research comparing vegetable acceptance when served straight versus served in salads, sandwiches, or in mixed dishes could be…

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Pairing Fruit and Vegetables to Promote Consumption in Elementary School Cafeterias

…or hot vegetable. In this case, students had the choice of selecting the hot vegetable and/or a fruit/vegetable combination that included a serving of fresh fruit and a cold vegetable…

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Procurement Of Foods In Mississippi Delta Schools

…rates were based on values obtained from two websites (www.calculateme.com; www.aqua-calc.com). For whole fruits and vegetables, average weights were obtained from two websites (www.aqua-calc.com; https://weightofstuff/average-weight-of-all-fruits-and-vegetables). Statistical analyses were performed using…

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Implementation of Vegan Entrées In a Washington, D.C. Elementary School

…exceed reported national food waste averages. Nutrient Content and Comparison Physicians Committee staff compared averages of total calories, total cholesterol, sodium, fiber, iron, calcium, vitamin A, vitamin C, protein, carbohydrate,…

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Committees & Councils

SNA Committees and Councils About SNA Committees and Councils How are Committees’ and Councils’ Work Planned Each Year? Every Committee is provided annual committee charge(s) based on the SNA Strategic…

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School Nutrition Directors’ Perspectives on Preparing for and Implementing USDA’s New School Meal Regulations

…larger study evaluating school children’s acceptance of lower-calorie flavored milk, milk processors from across the U.S. serving school districts from 23 states were asked to identify public school districts using…

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Implementation Of USDA Smart Snack Standards In Minnesota Secondary Schools

…Smart Snack compliance at secondary schools included replacing non-compliant foods with compliant substitutions (n=26, 23.4%), taking no action yet (n=21, 18.9%), removing non-compliant foods without replacement (n=191, 7.1%), taking “other”…

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School Nutrition Association Recognizes Award Recipients

…good mentor. She has been instrumental in designing the school’s premium Grab-n-Go Salads. Offering everything from Chicken Bacon Ranch salad to Cranberry Walnut Blue Cheese salad, she’s raised the bar…

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