The school day just got healthier!
Students can expect benefits from healthier and more nutritious food in school. Thanks to the Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act, major improvements are being made across the country to transform school food and promote better nutrition and reduce obesity.
CORE PROGRAM: BREAKFAST & LUNCH (18 Schools Participating)
| Meals Served |
Breakfast: 272,224
Lunch: 897,768
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Breakfast ADP: 1,555
Lunch ADP: 5,130
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| Federal Reimbursements |
Breakfast: $339,959.00
Lunch: $1,277,531.00
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| District Demographic |
Free: 2,417
Reduced: 325
Paid: 9,949
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Reflects 16/17 school year
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Oldham County Students are offered healthy, tasty, and appealing choices. Fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, zero trans fats, 1% and skim milk are just a few of the healthy items we menu. Secondary students have the option of salad bars. Several items are baked rather than fried.
STUDENT WELLNESS
Who Are We?
The Oldham County School Nutrition department is a team of over 130 individuals dedicated to serving nutritious meals & providing nutritional education to it’s students.
We share the same goals, as you the Parents:
- Well-balanced, nutritious meals
- Creating healthy habits for life
- Encouraging physical activity
As a parent, you have the ability to make the school meal changes a positive and exciting experience for your child. Our meals have more whole grains, fruits and vegetables. School meals do a great job of giving your kids the healthy foods they need. Help your child check out the meals and find what they like!
Make it Count:
Kids Receive at least ¼ of their Calories from Snacks
- Teach your kids Food is Fuel. Read the Nutrition Label!
- Children who are creatively involved in the preparation of food may be less likely to engage in an unhealthy feeding frenzy.
- What you like/dislike may be different from their tastes. This is a great opportunity to enlighten your taste buds!
- Moderation is Key
NUTRITION STANDARDS - LUNCH
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USDA Calorie Standards
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K-5 Weekly Average
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6-8 Weekly Average
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9-12 Weekly Average
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| K-5: 550-650 |
636 Total Calories |
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| 6-8: 600-700 |
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669 Total Calories |
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| 9-12: 750-850 |
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784 Total Calories |
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K-12: < 10% Saturated Fat
100% Grains served are whole grain
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9.64% Saturated Fat
100% Whole Grains
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9.08% Saturated Fat
100% Whole Grains
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8.74% Saturated Fat
100% Whole Grains
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NUTRITION STANDARDS - BREAKFAST
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USDA Calorie Standards
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K-5 Weekly Average
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6-8 Weekly Average
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9-12 Weekly Average
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| K-5: 350-500 |
421 Total Calories |
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| 6-8: 400-550 |
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432 Total Calories |
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| 9-12: 450-600 |
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451 Total Calories |
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K-12: < 10% Saturated Fat
100% Grains served are whole grain
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7.27% Saturated Fat
100% Whole Grains
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7.68% Saturated Fat
100% Whole Grains
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7.46% Saturated Fat
100% Whole Grains
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SCHOOL PHYSICAL ACTIVITY ENVIRONMENT ASSESSMENT
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PROGRAM / ACTIVITY
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ELEM
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MIDDLE
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HIGH
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Provide daily physical activity
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Provide at least 150 minutes of physical activity per week
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Provide at least 60 hours of physical education instruction per year
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91% - Yes
9% - No
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75% - Yes
25% - No
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Yes
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Provide classroom physical activity integrated into school day
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Yes
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25% - Yes
75% - No
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75% - Yes
25% - No
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Provide intramural physical activity opportunities
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Yes
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Yes
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50% - Yes
50% - No
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Offer facilities to families/community for physical activity opportunities
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Yes
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75% - Yes
25% - No
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75% - Yes
25% - No
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Printable PDF - Oldham County Schools Nutrition & Physical Activity Report Card