Lindbergh, Mo. Schools Stay Fiscally Strong, Meet Healthy Food Mandate

Lindbergh, Mo. schools will avoid a steep financial hit from school meals this coming year, after state and federal mandates ordered more healthy food in school cafeterias, according to The Affton-Shrew Patch in Affton-Shrewsbury, Mo.

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Editor’s Insight: This school district’s experience is instructive to other school districts struggling with wellness programs.

The district organized a parents’ committee which developed nutrition standards. The foodservice provider, Chartwells, promoted the healthy options on the menus using visual elements and emphasized the importance of nutrition.