Feedback invited to Michigan Nutrition Standards

 

The Michigan Nutrition Standards Recommendations for all Foods Available in Michigan Schools is divided into two sections. The first section is the School Nutrition Association’s National Nutrition Standards Recommendations and applies to foods and beverages served as part of the USDA Child Nutrition Programs at schools.The second section is a compilation of various national standards and applies to foods and beverages served outside USDA Child Nutrition Programs. 

These draft standards were approved as recommendations for schools by the State Board of Education in September 2010 and have been piloted in schools. We are requesting input from members of professional groups in the state. The public comment period will last from June 1 through July 15, 2010. If you have a specific interest in food and beverages served on school campuses, please provide us with feedback at the following link:
http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22APZKLG6QJ

A final draft will be presented to the State Board of Education for formal approval in September 2010.