NRHS Lunch Menu

Weighing Healthier Options
The Illinois Association of School Boards has developed a special section for their Web site containing a special report on childhood obesity, nutrition and physical education. Extensive resources are provided, and cafeterias are a focus as well.

www.asfsa.org
Find great information about The Annual National Conference, tips, the latest news, resources and more on the American School Food Service Association's Web site.

Healthy Weight with Dairy
Learn more about dairy's role in weight management. This site has everything from the "science" to practical tips and recipes.

www.3aday.org
This parent-friendly site gives great ideas on serving up 3-A-Day of dairy, so families can get the calcium and other essential nutrients they need.

www.actionforhealthykids.org
Much can be done to create a healthier school environment for our nation's children. The Healthy Schools Summit launched a groundbreaking effort to help improve kids' health and educational performance through better nutrition and physical activity in schools. This endeavor is bringing together the nation's leading education, children's health and nutrition organizations. Join the effort!

Recess Before Lunch
The Action for Healthy Kids Web site also contains a wealth of information on the benefits of recess before lunch. Benefits include:

- Improved student behavior in the cafeteria and classroom, as well as on the playground.
- Less food waste
- A better cafeteria atmosphere

For more information, check out the information posted by the Indiana AFHK state team through this direct link.

www.extraordinarydairy.com
Interested in even more dairy foodservice information? Check out this Web site for the latest industry information and be sure to sign up for the Dairy Business View, a bi-weekly newsletter that will keep you abreast of all the latest in dairy research, technology and marketing.

www.nationaldairycouncil.org
A resource for current scientific research that supports the health benefits of dairy foods, and a good place to locate basic dairy nutrition facts. Not only does the site provide sound science on why dairy is good for you, but it also offers easy, practical tips to help add dairy to your diet. This site has sections for health professionals and consumers.

Nutrition, Learning & Behavior in Children: A Resource List
This Food and Nutrition Information Center (FNIC) Resource List is a quick guide on information related to nutrition, learning and behavior in children.

VERB
Created by the CDC to reach tweens and their "influencers" with the physical activity message, this site has many helpful materials applicable to school foodservice professionals.

www.whymilk.com
Why not? Check out this fun site for milk nutrition information as well as the latest info about milk celebrities.