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Monona Grove School Nutrition - Click the daily meal menus link to see what's for lunch and check out the new local items we serve on Thursdays.
MyPlate.gov - USDA - MyPlate is the official symbol of the five food groups.
This website offers dietary guidelines and recommendations for you and your family. It also includes recipes, tips for goal setting, and much more.
Students involved in F2S nutrition education learn about the food groups and have the opportunity to create their own MyPlate! Check out the printable activities at MyPlate.gov!
Generate your MyPlate plan below!
Monona Grove Farmers' Market - Support local farmers by purchasing at a farmers' market. The typical season is May-October. Dane county is home to many farmers markets including the official Dane County Farmers Market which is the biggest producer only farmers' market in the country!
Lunchroom Posters
Each month new educational posters pop up in the cafeterias of our schools. They can be related to the Harvest of the Month or a food group that is represented in our school meals. The posters are grade level specific and connect to MyPlate recommendations.
Check them out here:
KDG - Berries
HS - Fruit
KDG - Vegetables
HS - Squash
MS - Berries
Elementary - Fruit
Elementary - Squash
MS - Veggie Subgroups
Nutrition information on this website and materials come from these sources:
University of Wisconsin Extension - Healthy Eating and Active Living
USDA Agricultural Research Service
USDA - MyPlate.gov
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