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Food and nutrition director outlines new federal meal rules, waste reductions and menu changes
Summary
District food and nutrition director reported on federal meal pattern requirements, sodium and added sugar reductions phased in by 2027, a 22% food‑waste reduction at Riverview Junior High and upcoming menu updates for elementary and secondary schools.
Gwen, director of the district’s Child Nutrition Program, presented the program’s annual update to the board, reviewing federal meal pattern requirements under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program and recent changes to calorie, sodium and added‑sugar limits that phase in through the 2027 school year.
Gwen said the district follows age‑banded meal specifications (K–5, 6–8, 9–12), meets required weekly…
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