NUTRITIONAL GUIDELINES 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 gratitude to the U.S. pork producers who work to bring high-quality pork to schools nationwide. Special thanks to the School Food Rocks team for their dedication to promoting healthy, delicious school meals.
CONTRIBUTORS:
Together, these organizations have crafted a collection of recipes designed to nourish students, support local farming, and create memorable meals in school cafeterias.
School Food Rocks Joe Urban Email: joe@schoolfoodrocks.com
National Pork Board Kristen Hicks-Roof, Ph.D., RDN, LDN, FAND Email: kroof@pork.org
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FARM PHOTO COURTESY OF PORK & PARTNERS
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