 SchoolFood is committed to promoting healthy food choices among our students and takes pride in being able to exceed basic USDA regulations governing the National School Breakfast and Lunch programs. We are a participating agency on the NYC Food Policy Task Force and adhere to guidelines for purchased foods, meals and snacks. Through public and private partnerships we were successful in increasing salad bar service in elementary, junior high and high schools; healthy snacks and water consumption. |
Ingredients
SchoolFood does not use the following food ingredients that are approved by the USDA: artificial colors or flavors, BHA, BHT, brominated vegetable oil, MSG, potassium bromate, propyl gallate, sulfites, sodium nitrates, ammonium hydroxide, palm oil, fat or oil substitutes, MSG, non-nutritive sweeteners, stevia, all Rebaudioside based extracts and; we eliminate high fructose corn syrup where feasible. Please refer to the following USDA link for more information on approved food ingredients. |
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SchoolFood Initiatives
Ongoing product reformulation with manufactures to:
- Reduce fat, saturated fat and sodium
- Increase fiber and whole grain foods
- Reduce the number of products containing high fructose corn syrup
Students that eat breakfast and lunch in New York City public schools have access to:
- Whole grain foods
- Fresh fruit and vegetables
- Low fat and fat free milk
- Healthy snacks in our a la carte, afterschool programs and vending machines
- Water
SchoolFood is committed to increasing vegetable consumption among our students. To this end we continue to increase the locations that have access to salad bars. |