Did you know that schools follow USDA guidelines to plan meals? Have you every wondered about the nutritional benefits of a specific a food? Included here are some links to the USDA and other interesting sites with information on nutrition, meal planning, menus, and much more.

• Agricultural Research Service
• National Agricultural Library
• School Breakfast Programs
• National School Lunch Programs
• Child Nutrition Programs Information about school lunch and breakfast programs.
• Free and Reduced Meal Income Guidelines These are the guidelines used to determine eligibility for free or reduced price meals.
• Team Nutrition The mission of Team Nutrition is to improve the health and education of children with partnerships of media, schools, families, and communities.
• MyPyramid Check this out! Learn all about the new USDA food guidance system. It is more then just a pyramid!
• USDA Food and Nutrition Schools follow USDA guidelines to plan meals. The National Agricultural Library has information galore!
• Peanut Product Recalls Information from the USDA about the peanut product recall.
• Guide to Childhood Nutrition highlights the importance of encouraging healthy eating habits from a young age

Other Links

• School Nutrition Association Your child nutrition eSource. The ASFSA's site includes sections for students, parents, and teachers. You can ask an ASFSA nutritionist a question.
• Kid's Health Information for kids and parents about many areas relating to health and nutrition from newborns through teenagers. Find some fun ideas for kids.
• The Healthy Refrigerator Open the door to good nutrition and a healthy heart. It's time to get smart about your heart! See Mike Ditks's Fridge Makeover.
• American Egg Board What about that "incredible edible" egg?
• Dole Food Company Children of all ages will enjoy visiting this site and meeting Bobby Banana. Learn more about 5 A Day for Better Health.
• Minnesota Pork Producers Association Learn all about the many uses of pork and pork products. All is used, but the oink!
• Florida Department of Citrus How does orange juice get from the tree to your glass? Plus more citrus information from Florida.
• Goldkist The company is the second largest poultry processor in the US.
• The California Strawberry Commission What makes a strawberry so healthy? Strawberries are more than just great tasting!
• Big Oven - Restaurant and food calorie charts This site has great resources for calorie counters and restaurant calorie charts.
• A Guide to Whole Foods An article about eating healty, eating whole foods (food that has not been processed or refined, or have undergone very little processing or refining) as a positive health change especially when dealing with diabetes.