Step Up Illinois School Meals
with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Staff Training/Resources
Training Programs
Links to Available Resources
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Free onsite workshops by the Illinois NET Program
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John Bennett Creative Services Marketing, Communications, and Customer Service Presentations for Child Nutrition Professionals (fee required)
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National Food Service Management Institute’s Cooks For Kids Satellite Seminars
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NFSMI Online Culinary Course: Culinary Techniques for Healthy School Meals
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Training Modules
Links to Available Resources
Fruits /
Veggies
Whole
Grains
Calcium-
Rich
Foods
Lean
Protein
Low
Fat
How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Fact Label
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The Bell Institute of Health and Nutrition Go With the Whole Grain Leader Guide
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The Idaho State Department of education's Starting Right with Breakfast
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The National Dairy Council’s Cheese: A Nutrition Plus for Schools
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The National Food Service Management Institute’s Healthy Cuisine for Kids
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The School Nutrition Association’s Healthy Edge: Building Healthy School Meals (SNA membership and course fee required)
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The Vegetarian Resource Group’s Introduction to Vegetarian School Food Service and Nutrition
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Background Information on Dietary Guidelines
Links to Available Resources
Fruits /
Veggies
Whole
Grains
Calcium-
Rich
Foods
Lean
Protein
Low
Fat
2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the New Dietary Reference Intakes: Potential Implications for the NSLP and SBP Meals
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USDA HealthierUS School Challenge Website
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Fruits & Veggies, More Matters – Key Nutrients that Protect
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The Bell Institute of Health and Nutrition Go With the Whole Grain Leader Guide
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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services – 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans Web site
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Your Personal Path to Health: Steps to a Healthier You
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