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School Meals Get Lean
Town, U.S.A. (Date) - They are low in fat, high in nutrition and give kids the energy they need. That's what the school meals of the '90s look like and they are coming to school cafeterias in the (school district name).
With new nutritional requirements aimed at lowering fat in school meals, (first and last name), foodservice director for (school district name) said the district's meals are leaner than ever, giving students their favorite standbys with a healthy twist.
"Our menus meet U.S. Dietary Guidelines, which means our meals, when averaged over the week, limit fat to 30 percent of total calories and include all five food groups," (last name) said. "With some simple modifications, we've improved quality while we meet nutritional requirements."
To lower fat and balance nutrients, the new menus incorporate plenty of grains, fruits and vegetables, lower-fat dairy foods, and soy protein to enhance meats.
"By incorporating grains, fruits and vegetables we can create a meal that is rich in carbohydrates and protein and low in fat," (last name) said. "Soy protein is another nutrition-packed way that allows us to lower fat without cutting down on serving sizes or sacrificing taste."
(Last name) said school meals are a great place for kids to learn how to eat healthfully and maintain balanced diets. (She/he) said one way to help students eat healthier is by serving more legumes and beans along with meat and dairy products.
"With meals being lean but tasty, students learn that healthy eating makes sense," (last name) said. "Recognizing the importance of a balanced diet is necessary and if we can get students to see that, then maybe the habit of healthy eating will carry on throughout their lifetime."
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