Food Services
Child Nutrition & School Meal Programs
District Wellness Policy
The Board recognizes that good nutrition and regular physical activity affect the health and well-being of the District's students. Furthermore, research concludes that there is a positive correlation between a student's health and well-being and his/her ability to learn. Moreover, schools can play an important role in the developmental process by which students establish their health and nutrition habits by providing nutritious meals and snacks through the schools' meal programs, by supporting the development of good eating habits, and by promoting increased physical activity both in and out of school.
The Board, however, believes this effort to support the students' development of healthy behaviors and habits with regard to eating and exercise cannot be accomplished by the schools alone. It will be necessary for not only the staff, but also parents and the public at large to be involved in a community-wide effort to promote, support, and model such healthy behaviors and habits.
Menus
Westwood Community School District menus, along with complete nutrition information, are now available online through School Nutrition and Fitness.
Download the Web Menus for School Nutrition App: iPhone App | Android Nutrislice App
Student Nutrition Resource & Links
The School Nutrition Association, in partnership with the National Dairy Council, created a set of resources about school meals titled a Pediatrician's Perspective. Pediatrician Robert Murray (MD, FAAP) breaks down the importance of nutrients to brain and child development, and how healthy school meals build healthier students, contributing to improved educational outcomes.
Food Allergy Management
Overview
Anaphylaxis is a severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction. Common examples of triggers include: - Foods - Latex - Insects - Medication Exposure can lead to symptoms like difficulty breathing, hives, difficulty swallowing, or a dangerous drop in blood pressure and shock.
All staff members on campus are trained yearly to recognize a severe allergic reaction and are familiar with emergency procedures.
Tips
- Students with food allergies should not share snacks with others.
- Parents of students with allergies should send snacks for their student.
Smart Snacks in School
Smart Snacks Regulation Summary
The Act applies nutrition standards to all food & beverages sold to students on the school campus anytime during the school day. This includes: - School stores - Vending machines - Fundraisers like bake sales, ice cream sales, etc. A school day is defined as midnight until 30 minutes after the end of the school day.
Nutrition Standards
Food must be: - "Whole grain" rich or have a first ingredient of fruit, vegetable, dairy product, or protein. - Contain ¼ cup of fruit or vegetable. - Provide 10% Daily Value of specific nutrients, and meet calorie, sodium, fat, and sugar limits.
- Examples that do not meet standards: chips, cookies, cake, candy, bagels, ice cream, Gatorade, Snapple, etc.
- Examples that meet requirements: baked chips, popcorn, zero calorie flavored water, dried fruit, fig cookies, etc.
An online calculator is available to determine if a food meets the nutrition standard: Smart Snack Food Calculator.
Additional Smart Snack Resources:
Why Do Westwood Students Eat for Free: Community Eligibility Provision
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Why do Westwood Students Eat for Free?
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Letter to Parents from Jennie Jiang Director of Finance and Operations
District Food Sales & Meal Charging Policies
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Food Sales Policy
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Meal Charging Policy
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Contact Information for Food Services
Cafeteria Contact Numbers
| Building | Contact Number |
|---|---|
| Daly Elementary Cafeteria | (313) 565-3471 |
| Thorne Elementary Cafeteria | (313) 292-1648 |
| Tomlinson Middle School Cafeteria | (313) 565-3445 |
| Robichaud High School Cafeteria | (313) 565-6631 |
Household Information Survey
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