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District food services plans new menus after student taste tests and aims to reduce waste
Summary
Food services told the board it used student taste testing to redesign breakfast and lunch menus to meet USDA and K–12 nutritional guidelines while improving participation and reducing plate waste; board members pressed for details on waste rates and menu frequency.
The Saint Tammany Parish School Board’s finance committee heard on July 10 that the food services department has used student taste testing and updated vendor offerings to redesign breakfast and lunch menus to meet updated USDA and K–12 nutritional guidelines while trying to reduce wasted food.
Superintendent Javi read a statement provided by the food services department that said, “As we look ahead to the new school year, our team is excited to roll out updated breakfast and lunch menus. These menus will meet our updated USDA…
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