WELLNESS AND NUTRITION
Step Up To Nutrition And Health
An interactive computer game where kids can reach Planet Power by fueling their rocket with food and physical activity. “Fuel” tanks for each food group help students keep track of how their choices fit into MyPyramid.
Provided by U. S. Department of Agriculture.
USDA has
released the MyPyramid food guidance system. Along with the new
MyPyramid symbol, the system provides many options to help
Americans make healthy food choices and to be active every day.
This guide will help you navigate through the new MyPyramid system
to educate consumers. [PDF]
Getting Started
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Alliance for a
Healthier Generation Kids' Site
A special site, created by the
Alliance, that's just for kids. It features games, videos, and fun
ways for kids to get involved in creating a healthier
generation.
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Taher, Inc. recognizes that good
nutrition has a positive affect on learning and good health, and
therefore it is our mission to provide reasonable-priced nutritious
meals to students, staff and the community at large, in a caring
and customer-friendly environment. In addition, we are committed to
assisting in educating our customers to adopt a more nutritious
lifestyle through nutrition education.
Taher, Inc.’s Corporate Dietitian provides nutrition analysis for monthly menus for those with special dietary needs. Nutritional information for the lunch program’s most favorite food items is available for posting on the District’s web site.