School Food Success: TK–K Meal Patterns

Introducing Fruits and Vegetables to Early Learners

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About this Series

As part of our Nourishing Students, Nutrir a los estudiantes project, the Center for Ecoliteracy and LunchAssist are hosting a series of menu planning support sessions for school nutrition professionals focused on Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten (TK–K) menus. Learn how to feature more fresh fruits and vegetables, and gain skills to source, prepare, and showcase vibrant California-grown crops.

About this Session

Our special guests shared state guidance for implementing meal pattern requirements for TK–K menus and best practices for serving more California-grown fruits and vegetables in school meals.

Panelists:

  • Jen McNeil, Founder and CEO, LunchAssist

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Slides: School Food Success: TK–K Meal Patterns

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Funding for Nourishing Students, Nutrir a los estudiantes was made possible by a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the USDA.

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