Nutrition

Healthy Facts on Breakfast
Starting your day with a nutritious breakfast provides the energy and nutrients you need to succeed in school and beyond. A healthy breakfast helps improve concentration, memory, and overall academic performance.

Healthy Facts on Lunch
A well-balanced school lunch offers essential nutrients, promotes good health, and supports learning. Choosing fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins helps students stay energized throughout the day.

Healthy Facts on a Balanced Diet
A balanced diet includes a variety of foods from all the food groups—fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, and dairy—to ensure your body gets the nutrients it needs to grow, develop, and stay healthy.

Healthy Facts on Calorie Balance
Maintaining a healthy weight involves balancing the calories you consume through food with the calories your body uses for activity and metabolism. Eating nutrient-rich foods in appropriate amounts supports overall health.

Healthy Facts on Vegetables
Vegetables are packed with vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants essential for good health. Including a colorful variety of vegetables in your meals can boost your immune system and improve your digestion.
 

The Sanders Unified School District is committed to fostering a culture of healthy eating among students by implementing several strategies based on these facts:

1. Nutrition Education

2. Promoting Breakfast and Lunch Program

3. Creative Meal Presentation

4. Student Involvement

5. Educational Campaigns and Announcements

6. Healthy Incentives

7. Partnership with families

By integrating education, appealing meal options, and student involvement, the district aims to empower students to make informed, healthy food choices every day.