USDA Programs
Programs for Healthier School Environments
Who do we serve?
Miscellaneous
Dept. of HHS
100

Serves school aged children, cost depends on income of family; meal must meet USDA established criteria. 

School Lunch program

100

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

100

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

100

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)

100

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

200

This many servings of fruit per day are required for students in grades 9-12.

1 cup per day

200

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

200

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 

200

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

200

To whom are benefits extended to in the Early Head Start program (1995)?

Low-income children under the age of three and pregnant women. 

300

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

300

This program is a student-led program for smarter food choices and increasing physical activity. 

Fuel Up to Play 60

300

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

300

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).

300

This group of people are included in the Older American Nutrition Program...

60 years or older, spouse or caretaker (no income criteria)

400

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

400

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.

400

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. 

400

What is the sodium limit for snack items under the Smart Snacks program?

Less than or equal to 200 mg 

400

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. 

500

How many calories from lunch are afforded for the following grade levels: K-5? 6-8? 9-12?

550-650, 600-700, 750-850

500

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

500

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 

500

List the nutrients of concern for the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans

Calcium, Potassium, Vitamin D, and Dietary Fiber

500

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)

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