Schools Honored For Nutrition

Tue., June 17, 1997

From Staff And Wire Reports

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has given Team Nutrition Achievement awards to 11 Idaho school districts for serving healthy school meals.

“These school districts are leaders in their state for their commitment to improve children’s health by enrolling a high percentage of their schools in the Team Nutrition program,” said Allen Ng, U.S. Department of Agriculture food and consumer service acting regional administrator.

The Team Nutrition initiative was established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to help schools implement new regulations requiring school meals to meet the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The guidelines recommend a diet high in fruits and vegetables with no more than 30 percent of calories from fat. Team Nutrition also provides materials for the classroom and home to encourage children and family members to make healthier food choices.

The Boundary County District, Vallivue District, Hagerman District, Cottonwood District, Coeur d’Alene District, Post Falls District, Highland Joint District, Dietrich District, Richfield District, Rockland District and Kellogg Joint District received the award.

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