TEAM NUTRITION

About Team Nutrition

Team Nutrition is a United States Department of Agriculture initiative to improve the health and education of children by creating innovative public and private partnerships that promote food choices for a healthful diet through the media, school, families and the community. Team Nutrition encourages kids to make the following healthy choices:

  • Eat a variety of foods
  • Eat more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains
  • Eat lower fat foods more often
  • Get your calcium-rich foods
  • Be physically active

Become a Team Nutrition School!

Team Nutrition strives to improve the health and education of children by creating partnerships that promote food choices for a healthful diet through the media, schools, families and the community.

USDA Team Nutrition - enrollment form and resources for educators, foodservice professionals, parents, students and childcare providers

Win Recognition in the HealthierUS School Challenge!

USDA HealthierUS School Challenge - Criteria, application and resources to assist elementary schools in winning national recognition

Illinois HUSSC Resources - e-Newsletter, brochure, step-by-step manual, free training and technical assistance to help you take the Challenge

 

 
 

Go for the Gold in the HealthierUS School Challenge!