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HealthierUS School Challenge
Gina GiarratanaDirector of Nutritional Services
Pennridge School District
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What did I do first?
• Manager Meeting
• PTA Meetings
• Interview for School District Newsletter
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What things did we incorporate into our menus?
• Dry beans/peas– Baked Beans– Hummus– Marinated Black Bean Salad (USDA
recipe)
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What things did we incorporate into our menus?
• Dark Green and Orange Vegetables– Broccoli– Sweet Potato Fries/Puffs– Carrots– Raw broccoli and raw carrots with hummus
or low fat ranch dip– Romaine Lettuce
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What things did we incorporate into our menus?
• Whole Grains– Uncle Ben’s Whole Grain Rice– Whole Wheat Pizza Crusts– Rolls– Breakfast for Lunch– Whole wheat Penne Pasta
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Benefits
• Healthier Meals
• Staff Recognition
• Department Credibility
• Team Building with Educators
• Community Recognition
• Monetary Reward