Team Nutrition Step Up Illinois School Meals
with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans
 
Promotion/Nutrition Education
Nutrition Education Resources
Links to Available Resources Fruits /
Veggies		 Whole
Grains		 Calcium-
Rich
Foods		 Lean
Protein		 Low
Fat
The Bell Institute Go with the Whole Grains for Kids   x      
Eat Smart. Play Hard. Lessons for school food service staff to use with kids X  X  X  X  X 
Milk Matters Classroom Activities for ages 11 to 15     X     
MyPyramid for Kids Classroom Resources for Grades One through Six X  X  X  X  X 
MyPyramid for Kids Poster X  X  X  X  X 
MyPyramid Tips for Families X  X  X  X  X 
Nutrition Education in School Food Services Toolkit: English, Spanish X  X  X  X  X 
National Dairy Council Cafeteria/Classroom Connection Education Resources X  X  X  X  X 
School Nutrition Association’s PR Toolkit: Promoting Healthy School Meals (Association membership required to access toolkit) X  X  X  X  X 
School Nutrition and Fitness Cafeteria Makeovers          
Spotlight on What Teens Eat, What They Need – Parent Fact Sheet X  X  X  X  X 

Sources of Free and Low-Cost Food and Nutrition Materials, USDA FNIC

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Team Nutrition Curriculum for Middle School and High School Students – Nutrition Essentials X  X  X  X  X 
Your Personal Path to Health: Steps to a Healthier You (great for parents, school staff and the community) X  X  X  X  X 

 
Free Promotion Plans
Links to Available Resources Fruits /
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Grains		 Calcium-
Rich
Foods		 Lean
Protein		 Low
Fat
Breakfast = School Success Toolkit x x x x x
Evanston Township High School Cafeteria Promotional Graphics x x x x x
Evanston Township High School Cafeteria Promotional Posters - Healthy Eating and Physical Activity x x x x x
Flavored Milk in Schools     x    
Gwinnett County Public School's Promotional Tool for Healthier School Meals x x x x x
Illinois Soybean Association Grades K-6 Kids Activity Sheets       x  

Marketing Healthy Foods Toolkit

          
National Dairy Council Cafeteria Promotions     x    

NFSMI Best Practice Guide for Increasing High School Student Participation and Satisfaction in the National School Lunch Program

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Whole Grain Heroes Breakfast Posters   x      

Start School with Breakfast: A Guide to Increasing School Breakfast Participation

          
Team Nutrition’s Fruits and Vegetables Galore, Helping Kids to Eat More – Meal Appeal Marketing Program x        

 
Free Student Materials
Links to Available Resources Fruits /
Veggies		 Whole
Grains		 Calcium-
Rich
Foods		 Lean
Protein		 Low
Fat
A Close Look at MyPyramid for Kids X  X  X  X  X 
Eat Smart. Play Hard. Materials for Kids X  X  X  X  X 
Milk Matters Coloring Book     X     
Milk Matters Coloring Page     X     
MyPyramid for Kids Coloring Page X  X  X  X  X 
MyPyramid for Kids Worksheet X  X  X  X  X