Outlook: Nutrition programs

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Kudos to Illinois Schools Serving Breakfast
In honor of National School Breakfast Week, March 5–9, the Illinois State
Board of Education Nutrition Programs Division recognizes the 2,900
plus Illinois schools participating in the School Breakfast Program (SBP)
serving over 39,775,000 breakfasts annually. These schools have identified
the established link between eating breakfast and academic success.
If your school is interested in starting a School Breakfast Program,
visit www.isbe.net/nutrition for information on breakfast incentives,
reimbursement rates, and more!
March 2007
The
OUTLOOK
Nutrition Programs
Illinois State Board of Education
www.isbe.net/nutrition March 2007
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March 2007 Outlook
In this issue....
Kudos to Illinois Schools Serving Breakfast................................... 1
Nutrition Programs Announces 2007 Training Schedule................. 1
Important Dates................................................................................ 2
ADMINISTRATION
Civil Rights Compliance Reviews................................................... 3
Giving Feet to Their Wellness Policy in New Berlin....................... 3
Claim Common Cent$—Claim Analysis Information..................... 4
FOOD DISTRIBUTION
Commodity Values for Auditors...................................................... 4
Storage of Commodities Over Summer Break................................ 4
Department of Defense Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program........... 5
FOOD SERVICE and NUTRITION
New Games and Activities Available in the Nutrition Education
Loan Library!.......................................................................... 5
Breakfast Bulletin Board Ideas Available Online............................ 5
Twelve Reasons to Join American School Food Service
Association/Illinois School Nutrition Association.................. 6
Name Change to School Nutrition Association’s Credential .......... 6
GRANTS, AWARDS, and HONORS
3-A-Day of Dairy Nutrition Education Grant Due April 6.............. 6
TRAINING, TIPS, and TOOLS
First 100 Volunteers Receive Half-Price Registration for
School Nutrition Association’s Conference............................ 6
National Restaurant Association Show a Must for New Staff.........7
Find the Evidence Theme for Illinois Dietetic Association’s
Spring Assembly..................................................................... 7
Action for Healthy Kids Campaign for School Wellness
New Field Reports.................................................................. 7
Download Free Portion Control Chart ............................................ 7
OTHER
Fiscal Year 2006 Illinois School Meal Statistics.............................. 7
Expect Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans in 2008........... 8
Plan to Take the HealthierUS Challenge ......................................... 8
Calendar of Events........................................................................... 8
All of the top achievers I know are
life-long learners . . . looking for new
skills, insights, and ideas. If they’re
not learning, they’re not growing . . .
not moving toward excellence.
—Denis Waitley
Nutrition Programs
Announces 2007
Training Schedule
If you have been looking for new
skills, insights and ideas related
to your profession in school food
service, read on! The Nutrition
Programs Division of the Illinois
State Board of Education is pleased
to announce the school year 2007
training schedule for school food
service and nutrition staff. These
FREE workshops were planned
with your needs in mind, covering
current topics such as Developing a
School Food Safety Program, school
meals, administration updates, and
more! Plan ahead to join your peers
and participate in these beneficial
opportunities today!
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