SMI: School Meals Initiative

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SMI School Meals Initiative

• What is it and why is it important to me?

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Background

• SMI initiated after passage of the Healthy Meals
  for Healthy Americans Act of 1994.
• Requires meals under the NSLP and SBP meet the
  Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Prior to SMI,
  meals just had to meet meal pattern.

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SMI Nutrition Goals

• Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA)
• ¼ RDA for appropriate age/grade group for
  breakfast for protein, calcium, iron, vitamins A
  and C
• 1/3 RDA for appropriate age/grade group for lunch
  for protein, calcium, iron, vitamins A and C
• Recommended Energy Allowances (calories)
• Appropriate for age/grade group
• Dietary Guidelines for Americans
• Eat a variety of foods
• Limit total fat to lt30 of calories
• Limit saturated fat to lt10 of calories
• Choose a diet low in cholesterol
• Choose a diet with plenty of vegetables, fruits,
  and grain products
• Choose a diet moderate in salt and sodium
• SMI did not set specific levels for sodium,
  cholesterol and fiber. They are set by state
  agency. The following applies to Oregon
• Sodium-1200mg
• Cholesterol-100mg
• Fiber 1g/100 calories

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Why are Healthy Meals Important?

• Childhood obesity has reached epidemic
  proportions!
• The percentage of children who are overweight has
  more than doubled since 1970 and the percentage
  amount for adolescents has tripled.
• Overweight children are at great risk for
  psychological disorders such as decreased
  self-esteem and depression.
• Overweight children and adolescents are more
  likely to become obese adults, increasing their
  risk for chronic diseases later in life.
• Type 2 diabetes has skyrocketed among children
  and adolescents over the past decade. Obesity is
  also associated with increased rates of high
  cholesterol and high blood pressure.

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Lets plan a healthy menu that works towards SMI
goals!
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So what do I send to the state?
Food Based vs. Nutrient Standard
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NO!
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YES!
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Schools Can Make A Difference

• We can be a part of the solution
• Schools influence students eating and physical
  activity patterns
• Providing healthy food choices in a positive
  school nutrition environment success
• Your role should be to have healthy food choices
  available for students so that the school
  cafeteria becomes a learning environment for
  nutrition education

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• Show off your program!
• Apply for
• USDA HealthierUS School Challenge
  http//www.fns.usda.gov/tn/HealthierUS/index.html
• Oregon School Wellness Award
• http//www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id3016
• Alliance for a Healthier Generation
• http//www.healthiergeneration.org/