Nutrition Services - Nutrition Education

The Nutrition Services Registered Dietitians are happy to bring a nutrition message to the classroom. Every year, about 4000 students in over 120 classrooms, from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, receive this benefit. Some of the topics taught, include:
- Introductory Nutrition for elementary and secondary students
- Nutrition Careers for secondary students
- Fruit & Vegetables
- Whole Grains
- Dairy & Calcium
- Healthy Snacks
- Exercise & Nutrition
- Food Safety & Sanitation
- Fiber
We enjoy the opportunity to share nutrition information and we encourage teachers or anyone interested in utilizing this resource to contact Nutrition Services at 467.2055.
Visit the websites listed below for additional nutrition and nutrition education resources.
General Nutrition
- ChooseMyPlate.gov
- Dietary Guidelines
- Team Nutrition
- FDA
- Healthfinder
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- School Nutrition Association
Fruits and Vegetables
- Fruit & Veggie Color Champions
- Fruits & Veggies More Matters
- Produce for Better Health Foundation
- Dole Super Kids
Whole Grains
- Whole Grains Council
- Wheat Foods Council
- Bell Institute of Health and Nutrition
Dairy and Calcium
Food Safety and Sanitation
- Fightbac.org
- FoodSafety.gov