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National School Food
Challenge: October 15-19, 2007
Schools and families across the country have an opportunity
to make a stand for child nutrition—this week and for
the long-term. Together, we can keep nutrition at the head
of the class. Join me for my third
annual National School Food Challenge: October 15-19, 2007.
Taking a challenge is no easy feat! To support you along the
way, I’m sharing menu
ideas and recipes to help you, your
family and your students eat right during the third annual
National School Food Challenge. These menus have been created
with an emphasis on regional, organic, seasonal and sustainable
food. Since foods that are regional and seasonal differ from
state to state and city to city, it’s okay to substitute.
Spice up these recipes in a way that works for you and your
kids. I want you to feel good about putting fresh, healthy
foods in your home, in your schools and in lunchboxes across
America.
The school year is now under way and schools and parents have
their hands full getting kids back into a healthy routine. The
National School Food Challenge is an opportunity for us to work
together and make sure kids eat well at school and at home.
To keep kids’ nutrition at the head of the class, I’m
inviting schools and families across the country to participate
in the National School Food Challenge: October 15-19, 2007.
Please read these articles of interest in my blog:
| WHAT: |
The challenge
is a week-long opportunity for schools, families, and advocates
to work together to provide healthy, nutritious foods for
kids at school and at home.
Families and advocates are challenged to ask local administrators
about the foods served in school lunches, and help their
kids make strong nutritious meal choices.
Schools are challenged to find sources of local, fresh
foods that can be served in cafeterias, and take a closer
look at the nutrition messages being distributed to their
students. |
| WHY: |
Most school food programs are
driven by outdated nutrition goals and budget constraints,
neither of which puts kids’ nutritional needs first.
Chef Ann’s School Food Challenge and dietary guidelines
are just for kids and, by taking the challenge, schools and
families can work together to make sure kids’ nutritional
needs are met. |
| WHEN: |
The challenge will take place
October 15-19, 2007. |
| WHO: |
The challenge
is primarily for schools and families, but advocates who
are interested in children’s health and nutrition are
more than welcome to get involved. |
| HOW: |
To participate in this year’s
challenge, all you have to do is sign
up here. |
If you have ideas or feedback that you would like to share with
other schools and families, please send your comments to Ann@ChefAnn.com.
Remember, BE CREATIVE!!! The Challenge is what you make it. So
think outside the box!
CLICK
HERE TO INVITE YOUR FRIENDS
TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CHALLENGE
OR
DOWNLOAD A COPY OF THIS INVITATION AND SHARE IT WITH YOUR
FRIENDS.
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