USDA Updates

USDA Updates

SNA Legislative Action Conference2013

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Overview

Where we’ve been

Where we are

Where we’re going

School Meals: 2012-13 and beyondSchool Meals: 2012-13 and beyond3

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Fall 2012 and New Meal Pattern

• Initial nationwide participation drop has recovered• Media is now positive• Most kids have adjusted• Kids are eating more fruits

and vegetables• Stress factor has decreased• Perception of programs has

improved

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Great New Menus…

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And Upcoming….. Breakfast implementation

2013-14

Competitive food rule now out

Professional Standards

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We’re STILL in This TOGETHER!

Breakfast implementation postponed until 2013-14

Protein/grains flexibility

Administrative Reviews

Paid Meal Equity

USDA Foods, Farms and School Nutrition

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A Plug for Programs

HealthierUS School Challenge

International School Meals Day

All of America’s children have access to safe,

nutritious foods and well balanced

meals.

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Our Commitment Remains

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Questions after all presentations

Thank You

janeythornton@osec.usda.gov