Food Services
Numerous scientific studies have suggested a strong link between child nutrition and learning in school. This research emphasizes the importance of school meal programs in improving the educational performance of our students.
The CAIU food services participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and the National School Breakfast Program (NSBP) and serves nutritious, healthy meals every school day. All meals served must meet nutrition standards established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the student wellness policy
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Other Sources to Learn about Food and Nutrition
- http://www.choosemyplate.gov
- http://www.dole.com
- http://www.sunkist.com/kids
- http://www.foodallergy.org
- http://www.healthiergeneration.org
- http://www.choosemyplate.gov
- http://www.nutritionexplorations.org
- http://www.schoolnutrition.org/parents
- http://www.kidnetic.com
- http://www.actionforhealthykids.org
- http://www.nourishinteractive.com
- http://www.nationaldairycouncil.org
- http://www.chefsolus.com
- http://www.kidshealth.org
- http://www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org
- http://www.cdc.gov/nutrition
- http://www.fns.usda.gov/school-meals/smart-snacks-school
- http://teenshealth.org
- http://www.superkidsnutrition.com
- https://www.howtocook.recipes/nutrition-for-kids-games-activities-printable-lesson-plans/
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/USDA-OASCR%20P-Complaint-Form-0508-0002-508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:
- mail:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or - fax:
(833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or - email:
program.intake@usda.gov
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.