Although
an estimated 13 percent of 9-11 year-olds are overweight,
they aren't getting the nutrients they need to stay healthy
and perform in the classroom. According to statistics, only
2 percent of children meet the USDA's Five
Food Group recommendation. Apache Junction Schools Food
Services Department meets the Nutrition Standards for the
School
Meals Initiative set by the Federal Government. We strive
to raise our standards by providing healthy choices for students
such as:
- No
fried foods
- Ala
carte items with a 9% or less fat content
- Baked
chips
- Fresh
salad
- Fruit
trays
- Yogurt
- Fresh
fruits and vegetables
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In addition, all students are given the choice
of 1% chocolate milk, 1% white milk and 2% white milk.
We
now offer a more healthy breakfast menu to include cereals
higher in fiber and more fresh fruits.
Breakfasts are $1.00
Elementary school lunches have a choice of at least two entrees
per day with some schools having a third choice for older
students. A fresh salad bar is available at each school as
part of the lunch.
Elementary and Middle School lunches are $1.65
High School and Middle School lunches have 3 entree choices
daily, one of which is pizza. Salad bar is also included with
each lunch. The Middle and High Schools have ala carte lines
in addition to complete lunch lines. Six food carts are setup
across the High School campus, four of which are run by students
clubs as a fund raiser.
High School lunches are $2.00
Apache Junction School Food Service Advisory Council is working
on choices and ideals in making our program the best it can
be. The Child
Nutrition Reauthorization Act recently signed by President
Bush strengthens school feeding programs and mandates "wellness
policies" to help improve students' health.
Daily Goals
of Apache Junction Schools Food Service are:
- Meet
the recommended dietary allowances
- Follow
guidelines set by Child Nutrition Program
- Serve
quality meals
- Serve
eye-appealing foods
- Follow
good safety and sanitation
- Follow
the Motto: "If you would not eat it don't feed
it to the Student!"
- Have
good rapport with our customer, the Student
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All
menus are analyzed to ensure that we are meeting the standards
of CNP. Parent are encouraged to have lunch with their students.
Lunches are $2.50 for adults, and includes: one entree,
salad bar and milk or juice.
We continue seeking parents to serve on the Advisory Council
for Food Service.
Questions? Please call:
Mona Barton, Director of Food Services
480- 982-1110 ext. 2314
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