Below are current news stories to keep you updated on what is happening at St. Paul Nutrition Services.
Nutrition Services video now online and on Channel 16
"Making It Real" is a video produced in 2007 by Saint Paul Public
Schools' Nutrition Services. Learn about
initiatives that Nutrition Services is currently involved in and the
values and vision that drive the program. See how Nutrition
Services staff work to create, deliver and serve healthy food that kids
love!
You can watch this video online now. It is also showing on Saint Paul
Public Schools’ educational access cable channel 16. You can find viewing times and a complete programming guide at
www.spps.org/sppstv.
Nutrition Services presentation available for your next meeting
Does
your school’s staff, Site Council or other parent group have questions
about the meals served in the Saint Paul Public Schools? Want to give
us your ideas? Nutrition Services staff members are available to give a
half-hour presentation and answer any questions you may have. Please
contact Patti Wells at 651-603-4952 or patti.wells@spps.org for more information or to schedule a presentation.
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Students, staff pick new cafeteria salad
The StarTribune highlights the Wild About Grains contest in the east metro school briefs.
Lunchroom ground zero of the nation's largest beef recall
An article and feature audio story on Minnesota Public Radio highlights Saint Paul Public Schools Nutrition Services food safety program in light of the recent beef recall.
Healthy cooking options: School lunch goes haute healthy
Read about Seth Bixby Daugherty's efforts to help cafeterias reduce
fat, sugar and sodium in this Star Tribune article by Kim Ode. This
companion article highlights the healthful steps schools are taking in
the lunchroom and beyond.
U of M Study: Kids will eat healthier school lunches
Kare 11 News visited Sheridan Elementary to highlight a new study by the University of Minnesota. You can also read about the study at USAToday.com.
Making St. Paul schools a destination for dining
Looking for something low-cost and low-fat with an international
flavor? That's what the food service kitchens try to cook up daily. Read more in this StarTribune story by James Walsh.
Schools Aim to Provide Healthy Lunches
While
American schools celebrate National School Lunch week, many are making
efforts to provide meals that are both tasty and health conscious. The
Jim Lehrer NewsHour reports on such efforts in Saint Paul Public Schools. (Link to podcast is audio only.)
Lauded Chef Turns His Talents on School Lunches
Nutrition Services and Chef Seth Bixby Daugherty have teamed up to rework some recipes. Find out more by watching this clip on wcco.com.
Food Management Magazine Award
Saint Paul Public Schools Nutrition Services is
proud to announce that Good to Go, the high school a la carte line, won
"Best Station Concept" in Food Management's annual
competition. Read more about the award.
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