NUTRITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR SCHOOL MEALS Each recipe in this collection has been thoughtfully developed to align with USDA nutritional standards for school meals, with a particular focus on providing balanced nutrition and meeting the required servings of meat/meat alternatives. The recipes are designed to support the health and well-being of students, ensuring they receive the essential nutrients needed for growth, energy, and learning.
The nutritional information provided for each recipe is based on generic ingredient data and should be considered approximate. Variations in specific ingredient brands can impact the final nutritional profile of each dish.
For schools seeking precise nutritional analysis tailored to their specific ingredients and menus, these recipes can easily be uploaded into USDA-approved nutritional analysis software. By inputting the exact ingredients and product specifications used in your kitchen, you will be able to generate accurate, detailed nutritional information for your school’s meal program, ensuring full compliance with local and federal nutritional guidelines. CREDITS & ACKNOWLEDGMENTS We extend our deepest gratitude to the dedicated South Carolina cattle ranchers, whose hard work and commitment to sustainable, high-quality beef make this project possible. Special thanks also go to the schools and organizations that continue to champion the use of locally sourced ingredients in school meal programs, bringing fresh, nutritious meals to students across the state.
Contributors: This project is a collaborative effort between passionate foodservice professionals, advocates, and dedicated SC Cattle Ranchers:
Together, their expertise in school nutrition, local sourcing, cattle ranching and culinary excellence has shaped this recipe collection, ensuring that it celebrates the best of South Carolina’s beef industry while providing practical, delicious meal options for schools. “We encourage schools across South Carolina to embrace the opportunity to incorporate more local SC beef into their menus. By choosing local, you not only provide students with fresh, nutritious meals that fuel their learning and growth, but also support the hardworking farmers who are the backbone of our communities. Together, we can strengthen the local economy, reduce the environmental impact of long-distance food transport, and offer students high-quality beef raised with care and dedication. Let’s make a positive impact on both our students’ health and the future of South Carolina agriculture by serving locally sourced SC beef in our school cafeterias.” - Joe Urban, Founder & CEO of School Food Rocks
School Food Rocks Joe@schoolfoodrocks.com schoolfoodrocks.com
South Carolina Beef Marketing Cooperative shopscbeef@gmail.com shopscbeef.com
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