The Vision
New Jersey
School Nutrition Association is
dedicated to the professional
development of school food
service and nutrition personnel,
and to protecting and enhancing
children's health and well being
through school meals and sound
nutrition education.
School Child Nutrition Programs Benefit
| The Child: |
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By providing
healthy meals |
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By providing
nutrition
education |
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| The Parent: |
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By supplying a
significant
amount of the
child's daily
nutritional
requirements |
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By providing an
economical
source
for nutritious
food |
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| The Teacher: |
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By providing the
nutrients that
enhance a
child's ability
to learn |
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By furnishing a
lab and
experience to
increase
knowledge of
food as it
relates to
health |
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| The School: |
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By being an
integral part of
the educational
process |
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By improving the
health and
well-being of
students |
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| The Local Economy: |
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By creating a
substantial
market for
locally
purchased foods,
supplies and
equipment |
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By expanding the
market for
distributing
agriculture
commodities |
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By providing
jobs in the
community |
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