United States.Food and Nutrition Service

Abstract: The handbook is a guide for food service management companies or venders participating in the Summer Food Service Program for children. Food service company (or vendor) is defined as one who prepares meals in their own facility, in sponsor's facilities, or in public schools; public schools providing their own meal service are included. All procedures necessary to participation in the program are explained, including 1) background; 2) application...

This is a collection of classroom materials that helps elementary school teachers integrate nutrition education into math, science, English language arts, and health. Introduces the importance of eating from all five food groups using the MyPlate icon and a variety of hands-on activities. The MyPlate nutrition program replaces the MyPyramid food pyramid.