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Wellness Solution

Wellness Solution Theme Meals (The School Edition) are geared for schools age children. These publications provide not only nutritionally analyzed menus and recipes with HACCP instructions, but also fun activities along with great ideas for decorations and costumes to make each planned event lots of fun for the children as well as the staff. There are many to choose from with lots of variety, enough for many special days through out the year. These theme meals help provide adequate nutrition for grades K-6. 

 
Child Nutrition Report (April 2012)

Download our Product Guide for Schools.

The Product Guide for Schools is a school lunch report designed to assist schools in planning meals in accordance with healthy eating patterns. This publication lists all the products RFS carries that bear a Child Nutrition label or that have been identified as having a Child Nutrition equivalency.


 04 Apr 2012
Comparison of Current & New Meal Requirements

Compares the current requirements (2011) with the new requirements for school meals for grades K-12. Also gives target goals for nutrient standards, such as sodium and calories.


 23 Mar 2012
Implementation Timeline

Gives a timeline of when components of the new school meal pattern will take effect.


 23 Mar 2012
New Meal Patterns & Dietary Specifications

Explains the meal pattern standards schools will be required to follow.


 23 Mar 2012
Web Tools for Schools

A guide of resources for school foodservice and school professionals with links to websites that can be used for meal planning, training, nutrition education, plus more.


 27 Apr 2012

PRODUCT GUIDE FOR SCHOOLS

NUTRITION FACT LABELS – What Do I Really Need To Keep?

In order for the state agency to complete an accurate nutrient analysis of your school’s selected week of menus, you will need to collect nutrition fact labels or manufacturer’s specification sheets which include nutrient information for some of the meal items served.

Many of the items that schools typically serve are already found in the Child Nutrition Database (CND) used by the state agency. As a guideline, the nutrient information for the following products are not found in the CND and will need to be made available to the consultant doing your School Meals Initiative Nutrition Assessment:

Meal Item or Recipe Ingredient

Dairy Products

  • Yogurt
  • Reduced Fat or Sodium Cheese
  • Egg SubstituteIce Cream, Ice Milk, Frozen Yogurt, Sherbet
  • Non-Dairy Sour Cream
  • Reduced Fat or Fat Free Sour Cream
  • Whipped Toppings
  • Cheese Sauce

Meat, Poultry, Fish, Processed Meat

  • Any Processed Meat, Poultry, or Fish Patties/Nuggets, etc.
  • Ham
  • Hot Dog
  • Sausage
  • Luncheon Meat
  • Reduced Fat or Sodium Bacon
  • Pizza
  • Burrito

Fruit / Fruit Juices

  • Fortified Juices

Vegetables

  • Reduced Sodium Canned Vegetables
  • French Fries
  • Potato Rounds
  • Hashbrowns

Commercial Grain Products

  • Granola Cereals
  • Pancakes, Waffles, French Toast
  • Muffin & Bread Mixes
  • Seasoned Breadcrumbs
  • Taco/Tortilla Shells
  • Crackers/Chips (unless saltine or graham)
  • Pizza
  • Burritos
  • Ravioli
  • Bread Sticks, Cheese Bread
  • Desserts (except gelatin)

Fats

  • Shortening
  • Margarine
  • Vegetable Oil
  • Reduced Fat or Sodium Salad Dressing - All Types

Condiments

  • Reduced Fat or Sodium Condiments - All Types

Spices, Herbs, Seasonings, Mixes, Misc.

  • Seasoning & Sauce Mixes
  • Reduced Fat or Sodium Nut Butters
  • Reduced Fat or Sodium Soups & Soup B

Please remember that the nutrition fact labels or manufacturer’s specification sheets must contain complete information including the weight for the stated serving size and amount of each of the following nutrients: calories, protein, total fat, saturated fat, carbohydrate, vitamins A & C, calcium, iron, dietary fiber, cholesterol & sodium.

COURTESY OF WISCONSIN’S DEPARTMENT of PUBLIC INSTRUCTION (DPI) FOOD & NUTRITION SERVICES
Please note these guidelines may vary state to state. Please take into consideration when requesting nutrition information on common items that would already be in the Child Nutrition Database (CND), such as ordinary fruits, vegetables, etc.

For Additional Information
Call: 1-888-711-4020 ext. 459 or 805
Email: nsdept@rfsdelivers.com

School Theme Meal Downloads
 

 

 1960's Theme Meal

In the 1960's, the big focus was on nutritious foods. People no longer wanted processed food; they wanted fresh, healthy foods. There also came a shift in meal preparation. People were looking to simplify cooking by making one-pot dishes and using Jell-O molds as desserts. This theme meal celebrates the "groovy" Sixties by offering suggestions for menu and decoration ideas, as well as a fun activity idea for students to participate in during class.


 27 Jun 2011
Chuck Wagon

This theme meal celebrates the "Old West" and the amazing journey of the pioneers who traveled across the country to discover and establish the western parts of America. This theme meal offers menu and decoration ideas as well as some activities for the students to participate in during class to get into the "Old West" spirit!


 28 Apr 2011
Fiesta!
27 Jun 2011
Let It Snow!

Take the students on a journey through a beautiful "winter wonderland" as you celebrate the adventures that children have in the snow. This theme meal is fun for those in a climate who normally receive snow, but also for those in warmer climates. Included in this theme meal are menu and recipe ideas, as well as some fun activities for the students to participate in.


 27 Jun 2011
Mardi Gras

This theme meal features the festival of Mardi Gras. Fun Mardi Gras facts are included as well as decoration ideas, delicious meal ideas, and even a mask making activity. As the saying goes "Let the good times roll!"


 27 Jun 2011
Safari Adventure

This theme meal helps bring out the explorer in all of us! Invite the students to join you on a journey through Africa as you celebrate African traditions while eating some fun safari foods. This theme meal includes menu and decoration ideas, a delicious recipe, and a fun activity for the students.


 27 Jun 2011
Shake, Rattle, & Roll into the 1950's!

This theme meal celebrates the "boss" 1950's. Invite the students to join you on a journey back in time as they learn about some of the important events and fun facts of the 1950's. This theme meal includes fun menu and decoration ideas, a delicious recipe, as well as some fun activities for the students to participate in.


 27 Jun 2011
Space Adventure!

 This theme meal encourages students to explore things that are "out of this world!" Many important events happened in the space program, and here are some fun ways to help students learn about them. You will find some recipe and decoration ideas as well as some fun trivia questions to quiz the students.


 27 Jun 2011
TailGating

This theme meal celebrates tailgating, popular in the United States as a social gathering that takes place in stadium parking lots before football games and other sporting events.  The food, team colors, spirit, and camaraderie all add up to one exciting experience.


 27 Jun 2011
Take Me Out to the Ballgame!

This theme meal celebrates the all-time American classic, Baseball! There are menu ideas and activities in this theme meal to help you plan for your baseball day.


 27 Jun 2011
Winter Beach Party

This theme meal allows summer to come early by involving the students in summer-based activities and foods. Included in this theme meal are decoration and activity ideas as well as recipes to get everyone in the summer spirit!


 27 Jun 2011
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