Resources

Our downloadable resources include cycle menu examples, recipes, cafeteria signage, and other tools to give your program a boost. We’ve also compiled links to partner sites with information on best practices for a variety of child nutrition topics.

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Staff Recognition Survey

Use this survey to learn about your employees' preferences for recognition. You may also use this as a guide to creating your own survey if some of the questions don’t apply, or you want to add more answer options.

Updated 04/26/2023

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Best Practices

Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)

Information on the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). Schools, non-profit agencies, and other community organizations can participate in SFSP to provide meals to children when school is not in session.

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Partner Organizations and Networking

USDA Choose MyPlate

MyPlate illustrates the five food groups that are the building blocks for a healthy diet using a familiar image – a place setting for a meal. The website also offers a wealth of nutrition education & guidelines, tip sheets, handouts, quizzes, and advice.

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Partner Organizations and Networking

USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans

2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans

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Best Practices

USDA DoD Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program

Information on the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program and how to participate.

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Documentation and Kitchen References

USDA Guide to Smart Snacks in School

This USDA guide reviews Smart Snacks standards and how to tell if a food/beverage meets requirements.

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Documentation and Kitchen References

USDA Professional Standards

Information on USDA Professional Standards requirements, including learning objectives, tracker tool, and links to trainings.

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Documentation and Kitchen References

USDA Professional Standards Learning Objectives and Codes

USDA Professional Standards hourly requirements and learning objectives. Print for quick reference!

Updated 06/04/2024

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Partner Organizations and Networking | Best Practices

USDA Team Nutrition

Team Nutrition is an initiative of the USDA Food and Nutrition Service to support the Child Nutrition Programs through training and technical assistance for foodservice, nutrition education for children and their caregivers, and school and community support for healthy eating and physical activity. Provides free nutrition education resources & materials to schools who sign up to be Team Nutrition schools.

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Marketing and Cafeteria Signage | Food Safety and Sanitation

Use That Thermometer Sign

Display this sign in the kitchen or use as an educational tool to promote proper food thermometer usage.

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