Team Nutrition Step Up Illinois School Meals
with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans
 
Staff Training/Resources
Training Programs
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Free onsite workshop by the Illinois NET Program – HealthierUS School Challenge: A Sneak Peek at Model School Criteria for Student Wellness X  X  X  X  X 
John Bennett Creative Services Marketing, Communications, and Customer Service Presentations for Child Nutrition Professionals (fee required) X  X  X  X  X 
National Food Service Management Institute’s Cooks For Kids Satellite Seminars X  X  X  X  X 

 
Training Modules
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HealthierUS School Challenge Food and Nutrient Guidance Packet X  X  X  X  X 
HealthierUS School Challenge Whole Grains Resources   X       
How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Fact Label         X 
New Jersey Team Nutrition’s Quick Steps to Fruits and Vegetables Galore, and Dairy Too! X    X     
School Meals Initiative: Tools for Success for School Food Authorities X  X  X  X  X 
The Bell Institute of Health and Nutrition Calcium Solutions Handout for K-12 Food Service Professionals     X     
The Bell Institute of Health and Nutrition Calcium Solutions Slide Presentation for K-12 Food Service Professionals     X     
The Bell Institute of Health and Nutrition Calcium Sources Handout for K-12 Food Service Professionals     X     
The Bell Institute of Health and Nutrition Go With the Whole Grain Self-Study Guide   X       
The Bell Institute of Health and Nutrition K-12 Whole Grain Litho   X       
The National Dairy Council’s Cheese: A Nutrition Plus for Schools     X     
The National Food Service Management Institute’s Culinary Techniques X  X  X  X  X 
The National Food Service Management Institute’s Healthy Cuisine for Kids X  X  X  X  X 
The School Nutrition Association’s Healthy Edge: Building Healthy School Meals (SNA membership and course fee required) X  X  X  X  X 
The Vegetarian Resource Group’s Introduction to Vegetarian School Food Service and Nutrition       X  X 

 
Background Information on Dietary Guidelines
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2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the New Dietary Reference Intakes: Potential Implications for the NSLP and SBP Meals X  X  X  X  X 
Fruits & Veggies, More Matters – Key Nutrients that Protect X         
The Bell Institute of Health and Nutrition Go With the Whole Grain Leader Guide   X       
The Bell Institute of Health and Nutrition Whole Grain is More than Fiber Fact Sheet   X       
The Bell Institute of Health and Nutrition Whole Grain K-12 PowerPoint Program   X       
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services – 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans Website X  X  X  X  X 
Your Personal Path to Health: Steps to a Healthier You X  X  X  X  X