We all know that
what we eat matters.
Research shows that a balanced, nutritious lunch provides the energy, vitamins and nutrients to help children stay focused and perform at their best – whether it’s in the classroom or during extracurricular activities.
Through the National School Lunch Program, Florida schools provide nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to children each school day.
School Nutrition Professionals across the Sunshine State design nutritionally balanced school meals everyone loves – all while following government nutrition guidelines and national standards.
✓ Students Win
✓ Parents Win
✓ Schools Win
A balanced school lunch means better performance.
And every child in Florida can get one.
FUELING SUCCESS WITH
A BALANCED SCHOOL LUNCH
In Florida, school meals are carefully designed to ensure students receive the nutrition they need to stay focused and thrive. School Nutrition Professionals across the state follow national standards and nutrition guidelines, ensuring every meal meets key benchmarks for health and wellness.
Meals are created with a balanced approach, adhering to federal meal patterns that emphasize whole grains, fruits, vegetables, lean proteins and low-fat dairy. These guidelines help promote healthy eating habits and support students’ physical and cognitive development.
Explore how these standards shape the nutritious meals served every day in Florida’s schools.
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DISCOVER THE NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM IN YOUR SCHOOL DISTRICT
Every child deserves a nutritionally balanced lunch, and the National School Lunch Program helps make that possible. Your child can enjoy healthy food at school, giving them the energy and focus they need to succeed in the classroom – and beyond. Options are also available for families who may qualify for free or reduced-price meals.
Learn more about how the program works in your school district today.
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