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Food Service
Locate a variety of resources for food service managers and staff, covering everything from purchasing, regulations, marketing and more.

HandshakeAssociations and Organizations
Network with other food service professionals through these associations and organizations.
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Beans
Find recipes, fact sheets, resources, and nutritional information to help you and your staff incorporate more beans into the menu!
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School Lunch LineChild Nutrition Program Resources
Find promotional resources and activities, sample menu plans, historical summaries, copyright-free program photos, and much more!
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Hand on Computer MouseComputer Based Training
Whether you're interested in pursuing a degree for the first time, earning an advanced degree, or just want to build upon your current child nutrition knowledge, use these resources to learn in your spare time!
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Food Service WorkersEducation and Training Materials Database
Compilation of educational materials developed by universities, private industry, and local, state and Federal government agencies for school personnel and others working in Child Nutrition Programs. Each resource has a been fully reviewed.
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Recycling SymbolEnvironmental Management
Is your school trying to be environmentally friendly these days? Locate information on cleaning, energy conservation, recycling, and waste management to help you and your staff be successful!
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Food Service WorkerFacility Design and Equipment
These resources will help you to design and operate a safe and efficient kitchen. Resources cover traffic flow, equipment placement for efficiency, equipment purchasing specifications, and energy conservation.
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Fruits and VegetablesFruits and Vegetables
Are you having trouble adding more fruits and vegetables to the menu? Find tips on how to prepare, serve, promote, and implement more fruits and vegetables. Quantity recipes using fruits and vegetables are also available!
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Bar graph with stacks of coins in the foregroundGrants
Find information on specific grants related to child nutrition and physical activity as well as resources to locate grants and information on the grant writing process
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A Food Service WorkerHuman Resource Management
Lead an effective team by increasing the skill level and morale of your employees. Find team building activities, job descriptions, leadership training, and more.
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Collage of NewslettersNewsletters
Find downloadable newsletters published to share ideas for promoting healthy eating and physical activity. Use them to update your food service knowledge, as a resource for parents, or for ideas to start your own newsletter.
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Food Service ReceivingPurchasing and Receiving
Learn how to develop purchasing specs, maintain your inventory, respond to a food recall, and ensure safe receiving practices.
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Chili with CornbreadSpecial Diets
Accommodating all children in your school or child care center can seem like a daunting task. These helpful resources include guidance in providing meals for students who follow vegan or vegetarian diets, those with diabetes, food allergies, or other special needs.
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SchoolbusWellness Policy Resources
Schools are a key setting for healthy nutrition and physical activity strategies. Use the resources here to make changes in your school and maintain a healthy nutrition environment.
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Breads and grainsWhole Grains
Recent whole grain recommendations are encouraging schools to play their part in helping children get this vital food group. Use the resources here to help increase whole grains in your school.
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Last Modified: Jan 22, 2009  
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Food Service
    Associations and Organizations
    Beans
    Child Nutrition Program Resources
    Computer Based Training
    Education and Training Materials Database
    Environmental Management
    Facility Design and Equipment
    Fruits and Vegetables
    Grants
    Human Resource Management
    Newsletters
    Purchasing and Receiving
    Special Diets
    Wellness Policy Resources
    Whole Grains
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See Also
    Team Nutrition
    Food and Nutrition Service
    National Food Service Management Institute
    School Nutrition Association
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