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Morgan Hill Unified marks National Nutrition Month, highlights staff training and scratch-cooked meals
Summary
Dr. Carmen García said March is National Nutrition Month and described staff training in new recipes and on-site scratch cooking, including pizzas made entirely on campus.
Dr. Carmen García, superintendent of the Morgan Hill Unified School District, said March is National Nutrition Month and reaffirmed the district's commitment to providing healthy meals to help students stay focused and energized.
"Marzo es el mes nacional de la nutrición y estamos comprometidos a nutrir a nuestros estudiantes con comidas saludables, lo cual es importante para ayudarlos a mantenerse concentrados y llenos de energía en el aula," Dr. García said (translated from Spanish). She emphasized meal quality as part of student support.
Dr. García also said the district is "capacitando a nuestros profesionales de nutrición en nuevas recetas y los últimos métodos para cocinar, partiendo desde 0 con ingredientes básicos" and noted staff recently began offering pizzas made entirely on-site. (Quotes translated from Spanish.)
