USDA Programs
Serves school aged children, cost depends on income of family; meal must meet USDA established criteria.
School Lunch program
A wellness frame work with a 6 step process for school and out-of-school time. It incorporates community, healthcare provider and businesses to create healthier environments.
Alliance for a Healthier Generation
As of 1998, the After School Snack program started feeding healthful snacks to this population of students.
School-age children up to 18 yrs of age
How many major requirements must schools meet in order to participate in the National School Lunch Program?
5 (Nutritional standards, Children eligible to receive free or reduced cost, nonprofit food program, program is accountable, school must participate in commodity food program)
This program under the Department of Human Health Services provides comprehensive health, education and social services to low income 3 to 5 year olds, families and handicapped children.
Head Start
This many servings of fruit per day are required for students in grades 9-12.
1 cup per day
In this program, chefs are encouraged to adopt a school and work with parents, teachers and administration to show students that eating healthy can be fun and enjoyable.
Chefs Move to School
The Special Milk Program provides low-cost or free milk to this set of population.
Camps, childcare institutions not participating in other programs, all children
This program is a recognition program for schools in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) that have created healthier environments and improved physical activity.
Healthier US School Challenge
To whom are benefits extended to in the Early Head Start program (1995)?
Low-income children under the age of three and pregnant women.
As of January 3rd 2014, how many servings of vegetables must a child in K-8th grade consume per day?
3/4 cup a day
This program is a student-led program for smarter food choices and increasing physical activity.
Fuel Up to Play 60
Which children get served in the Summer Foodservice for Children program?
School, public or non-profit residential facilities; under age 18 or handicapped and participating in sponsored program
The State Department of Education (Division of School & Community Nutrition) served this many children in 2012.
Over 31.6 million children (yearly total of over 5.2 billion lunches served).
This group of people are included in the Older American Nutrition Program...
60 years or older, spouse or caretaker (no income criteria)
For the school year of 2014, these were the sodium reductions for grades K-5, 6-8 and 9-12...
K-5: 1230 mg, Grades 6-8: 1360 mg, Grades 9-12: 1420 mg
These are the four nutrient requirements that foods must meet in order to be a part of Smart Snacks-USDA.
Must have limits on Calories, Sodium, Fat and Sugar.
The Child and Adult Care Food Program provides subsidized food service to these individuals:
Licensed childcare centers, family day care, Head Start, children under 12, migrant children under 15, handicapped in center where most are under 18, children in homeless shelters.
What is the sodium limit for snack items under the Smart Snacks program?
Less than or equal to 200 mg
These are the goals of the Older American Nutrition Program:
_Reduce hunger and food insecurity, provide opportunities for social interaction, promote health and well-being via nutrition screening and assessment, nutrition education and shopping assistance, counseling and referrals to social and rehab services, and transportation services.
How many calories from lunch are afforded for the following grade levels: K-5? 6-8? 9-12?
550-650, 600-700, 750-850
This standard states that any food sold in schools must be a "whole grain-rich" grain product, combination food of 1/4 cup fruit and/or vegetable, and has 10% daily value of Ca, K, Vit D or dietary fiber
All Foods Sold in Schools Standards
Who are the recipients eligible for WIC services?
Pregnant and lactating women, children up to their 5th birthday, those who qualify under income guidelines; nutritional risk
List the nutrients of concern for the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Calcium, Potassium, Vitamin D, and Dietary Fiber
What is Medicare and how many parts are there?
Medicare is a national health insurance program for persons 65 years and older who have paid into Social Security for 40 quarters/10 yrs, certain younger disabled persons, and those with kidney failure.
Part A (hospital insurance), Part B (medical insurance), Part C (allows Medicare enrollees to elect alternative healthcare), Part D (optional coverage including pharm discounts and other preventative benefits-drug discounts, CVD & DM screens)