Grace has recently added wellness guidelines to our student handbook.
Here are some points of emphasis regarding nutrition:
Here are some points of emphasis regarding nutrition:
- SCHOOL MEALS SERVED will include fruits and vegetables daily, offer only low-fat (1%) and fat-free milk, and ensure that half of the served grains are whole grain.
- FAST FOOD, SODA, ENERGY DRINKS are not allowed during lunch
- FREE AND REDUCED LUNCHES are available to families based on income qualifications. Application forms are available throughout the year in the School Office.
- SHARING Students should NOT share foods or beverages during lunch or snack times because of concerns about allergies and other restrictions on some children's diets.
- Raw vegetables, fresh fruit and 100% fruit juices
- Dried fruits (raisins, banana chips), Trail mix (dried fruit and nuts), dry roasted nuts
- Whole-grain, low sugar cereal
- Low sodium baked crackers or Low fat Granola bars
- Flavored yogurt and fruit parfaits, Low fat pudding cups
- Water
- Low fat, low sodium popcorn or pretzels
- Whole grain Muffins