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Make Every Bite and Sip Count WITH new dietary guidelines
students score big WITH School Breakfast!
BY GREG SZKLANY American Dairy Association North East
Broome-Tioga BOCES are sending home bulk meals for remote students, which includes half-gallons of milk and cheese pizza (Photo Credit: Julie Raway)
BY GREG SZKLANY American Dairy Association North East
Thenew 2020–2025Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) have been released, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
National School Breakfast Week (NSBW) is March 8-12, and while it will look different from years past, it is still a time to celebrate the importance of school breakfast. This
schools are setting up local grab ‘n’ go distribution sites or sending home bulk meals – with half- gallons of milk or pizza kits – for remote learners. ADANEalsodevelopeda SchoolNutritionToolkit to help school nutrition directors increase school meal participation and raise awareness of the continuous availability of school meals, no matter where learning is taking place. We’ve bundled all
more bone-beneficial nutrients per calorie than any other food group. American Dairy Association North East partnered with Toby Amidor, MS, RD, CDN, FAND for a webinar about the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Click here to watch. Visit our Nutrition Connection site for creative resources to help schools incorporate dairy’s vital nutrition into student-tested and approved menu plans that are in accordance with established guidelines.
year’s theme, “Score Big with School Breakfast,” reminds us that a healthy school breakfast helps ensure students’ academic success in the classroom and beyond so they can “score big” and reach their goals.
want you to help students make every bite count. The Guidelines’ slogan, “Make Every Bite Count,” places an emphasis on consuming nutrient-dense foods and beverages. That is why milk and dairy products are such an important part of school meals and why dairy is still recognized as its own food group, thanks to the powerful unique nutritional package found only in dairy. New this year, the Guidelines provide recommendations by life stage, which includes an entire section dedicated to children and adolescents from ages 2 to 18 years, a critical time for the development of healthy eating patterns and growth. For Grade Schoolers and Early Adolescents (6-13 Years Old), this is the stage where building healthy habits can impact a lifetime of health. Dairy foods provide sources of important nutrients of concern – calcium, potassium and vitamin D. During the Adolescent (14-18 Years Old) life stage, it is crucial to provide necessary nutrition during this unique growth period, making nutritious food choices important. The nutrients of concern mentioned above are especially important during adolescence to support bone growth, and dairy foods provide
your communications resources in one convenient place, including sample letters for parents, social media posts, signs and banners,
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and a nutritious breakfast
suggested strategies, and more! Be sure to visit our Nutrition Connection for all of your school nutrition needs.
You can also learn about our ‘Strive for 35’ program. We know that students drink more milk – and get more of the essential nutrients – if you serve it cold, ideally 35 degrees. With our “Cold
that includes dairy – such as milk, cheese and yogurt - fuels students so they can learn, play and grow. That is why it is so important to continue to make school meals available
While the annual celebration of NSBW is top of mind at this moment, now is the perfect time to look at school meal programs and set goals to boost breakfast participation so more students can “score big” every day.
to all students, whether they are learning in school or at home. We applaud your ongoing efforts!
Milk Kit,” ADANE is giving school districts the opportunity to win a milk cooler. Included in the kit is a digital thermometer and a survey to record your data. If all schools in your district submit their data by April 16, 2021, you will be entered to win. American Dairy Association North East is here to assist with all your school nutrition needs, to help make every bite (and sip) count! For more information on our programs and resources, please contact schools@milk4u.org
We’re still here for you! In addition to providing past support for programs such as Breakfast in the Classroom, or Second Chance Breakfast, American Dairy Association North East (ADANE) continues to support school districts across New York State with increasing meal participation. ADANE provided schools with valuable resources and equipment to aid in their efforts to provide nutritious meals to more students, whether
Click Here! Please contact ADANE at schools@milk4u.org We’re here to help!
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