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April 2010 Newsletter

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Maschio's Menu Development


MENU DEVELOPMENT

Maschio's Food Services provides planned menus which meet state and federal nutritional guidelines and which qualify for government reimbursement. Focusing on the nutrition recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, our menus provide an influential message about nutrition. School food service menus are the primary communicator with the community about child nutrition. They are the most important marketing tool in the food service operation. School menus must model good nutrition and encourage healthy eating practices.

The following factors are taken into consideration when planning enhanced food based menus:
  • USDA nutrition guidelines
  • Child Nutrition Reauthorization Act
  • District Wellness Policy
  • New Jersey Model Nutrition Policy
  • USDA commodities availability
  • Recommendations of "The Dietary Guidelines for Americans"
  • "School Meal Initiative" nutrition goals
  • Cost considerations
  • Seasonal choices
  • "Offer verses Serve" options
  • Customer food preferences
  • Facility capabilities
  • Staffing and production competence
  • Theme days and promotions


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