FUELING HEALTHY MINDS AND BODIES AT SCHOOL
School meals can play an influential role in a child's development of a healthy eating pattern. For some, school meals can provide two thirds or more of their daily caloric intake.
As a nutrient-dense, high-quality lean protein, beef is a flavorful food which can be a foundational part of dietary patterns and healthful school meals. Providing high quality protein, zinc, iron, choline, phosphorus and B vitamins including B6 and B12, beef makes a perfect complement for other healthy foods on the plate like vegetables, fruits, whole grains and dairy -- which all provide their own unique mix of nutrients like vitamin C, folate, calcium, potassium and dietary fiber.
School Foodservice Beef Resource Guide
BEEF RESOURCE GUIDE FOR K-12 SCHOOL FOODSERVICE
The School Foodservice Beef Resource Guide aids school foodservice professionals in understanding the significance of incorporating beef in menus and utilizing locally sourced options. It covers a range of topics including information on
- Beef cuts for school lunches
- The importance of beef nutrition for adolescents
- Storage and preparation tips for frozen and thawed beef
- Using the Meat/Meat Alternatives (M/MA) crediting guide with local products
- An assortment of credited, large quantity beef recipes
Beef's Importance for Tweens and Teens
Nutrition is important throughout life, and it’s essential to build a strong foundation of diet variety, nutrient density, and healthy habits during childhood and adolescence.
K-12 School Foodservice Recipes
Beef is an excellent source of protein and supplies 10 essential nutrients including B-vitamins, zinc, and iron.
School Foodservice Fact Sheet
Beef is an important part of a healthy diet for kids and an essential component of healthy school meals.
