Food Service Department

Healthy Information

Fun food smart games for kids to play and learn healthy eating habits:

Kids Health
Nutrition for Kids
USDA Nutrition, Food Safety & Education
Nutritionfor Kids: Activities & WebQuests
Claricode -  Medical and Health Games for Kids

Healthy information just for teens:

Teen Health
Teen Nutrition
Kids.gov
Caffeine Confusion
Health A-Z
 

Helpful sites for today's busy families:

Team Nutrition
Counting Calories: Check Out Your Favorite Food (Including Fast Food)
Kids health (for Parents)
The National Institute of Child health and Human Development
Storage Guide & Food Safety
A Seafood Safety Guide

Great recipes for cooking with kids of all ages:

Kids Health Recipes
Allrecipes.com
Healthy School Meals: Recipes & Menus
Disney's Family Fun Recipes
Cooking for Children with Diabetes
 

Important information on school nutrition and policies:

Michigan Department of Education
MDE School Meals
USDA Food & Nutrition
USDA Child Nutrition Programs
USDA Team Nutrition
Healthy School Meals
Food and Nutrition Informaiton Center
Ten Steps to a Healthy Weight (PDF doc)
Center for Nutrition Policy & Promotion
National School Lunch Public Law (PDF doc)