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Smart foods equals smarter kids! The school environment is one of several settings that can influence children's food choices and eating habits. Schools can ensure that the available food and beverage options are healthy and help youth eat food that meets dietary recommendations for fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and nonfat or low-fat dairy products.

Since July 1, 2008, West Virginia Board of Education Policy 4321.1 has set nutrition standards for foods and beverages sold, served or delivered in schools. This nationally-recognized policy reflects an integrated approach to ensuring good nutrition for all students, every day, all year long.

Click to download an overview sheet about Policy 4321.1. (pdf)

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and non-profit private schools and residential child care institutions since 1946. The program provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to school children. School meals contribute to students. learning success, while positively affecting their health and nutrition.

NSLP operates through agreements between the West Virginia Department of Education, the state administering agency, and the school district or other sponsor. Participating school districts and independent schools receive cash subsidies and donated commodities from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for each meal served. In return, sponsors must serve lunches that meet federal and state requirements, while offering free or reduced-price lunches to children whose families are income eligible.

Schools lunch menus are planned to meet a minimum of one-third of students. daily need for major nutrients and calories. Typically lunches consist of at least the following items:

• 1 serving of meat or meat alternate
• 2 servings of vegetables and/or fruits
• 1.5 servings of bread or grain
• 1 cup low-fat fluid milk

While lunches must meet healthy meal standards set at federal and state levels, local sponsors make decisions about specific foods and menus, and plan special menus for children with medically ordered special diets.

For more information about the National School Lunch Program in West Virginia email: Daniel Todd

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