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CHILD NUTRITION OVERVIEW
CHILD NUTRITION OVERVIEW
The East Baton Rouge Parish School System (EBRPSS) Child Nutrition Program (CNP) provides nutritious, appetizing and affordable meals to students and staff. CNP administrators believe that good nutrition is the key to learning and that every student has the right to be served a nutritious breakfast and lunch at the low price. These meals should be served in a clean, safe and pleasant environment.
CNP employees serve 55,000 meals daily. Schools with an after-school program that includes a tutorial component may also apply for the Supper Program that provides students with a light meal right after the school day ends. Fifteen schools participate in USDA’s Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program. Each student is offered one lunch and one breakfast free of charge under a USDA program called Community Eligibility Provision. Students may purchase additional food items at a minimal cost or an extra meal at the adult price.
Students who eat school meals will receive meals that emphasize the importance of healthy eating habits and portion control to help maintain a healthy body weight. Studies show that students should eat breakfast daily to help boost concentration levels.
MEAL PRICES
MEAL PRICES
Student Breakfast: one free meal each day
Student Lunch: one free meal each day
Extra milk: $1.00
Adult prices: $3.00 for breakfast and $4.50 for lunch
U.S. Department of Agriculture - Choose My Plate
National Institutes of Health – Parent Tip Sheets
https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/educational/wecan/tools-resources/parent-tip-sheets.htm
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
American Academy of Pediatrics - Healthychildren.org
English: https://www.healthychildren.org/english/healthy-living/pages/default.aspx
Español: https://www.healthychildren.org/spanish/healthy-living/paginas/default.aspx
World Health Organization – Health Topics: Nutrition
Making Healthy Connections with You Family
English: https://www.childwelfare.gov/pubPDFs/connections_ts_2019.pdf
Español: https://www.childwelfare.gov/pubPDFs/connections_sp_2019.pdf
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