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Nutrition Services Department
Welcome to the Nutrition Services Department!
We provide lunch, breakfast and snacks to students so they can learn. This web page is designed to provide information you would like to know about our department.
Our Mission
The mission of the Nutrition Services Department is to safeguard the health of the district's children by providing acceptable high quality food and nutritionally well-balanced meals at a moderate cost according to federal, state and district regulations while maintaining a self-supporting, non-profit program.
As a participant in the National School Lunch/Breakfast programs, the departmental goals include to help improve children's food habits, to extend educational influences to the home, and to develop physically fit adults.
Please let us know if you have any questions or would like to comment on our Nutrition Services Program. You may e-mail us at foodzone@lps.org.
Breakfast Program - Available at All Schools
Breakfast Program Information
Posted on May 23, 2013
2012-2013 Free and Reduced Meal Application
Information and forms for free and reduced meal applications.
Posted on May 22, 2013
Special Diets
Guidelines and specifications from the Nebraska Department of Education. If you have specific questions about your child's special diet needs please call 436-1745 to speak with Jessie Coffey, Registered Dietitian.
Posted on May 09, 2013
Entree Photos
Attached are photos of entree options for school use. Included are breakfast and lunch entree photos. You may download each individual photo, or an all-inclusive PDF file with text descriptions.
Posted on May 02, 2013
Healthy Opportunities for Families
Is your family trying to be healthier? The following list shows you opportunities in Lincoln for your family to learn about healthy eating or where you can be physically active. Join the many activities offered to provide a healthy example for your family!!
Posted on March 07, 2013
The New Look Of School Meals !
Think you know about school meals? Take a look at what LPS has to offer your child. Foods available now need to follow the new school meal program changes.
Posted on February 22, 2013
Recipes
Try these family friendly recipes in your kitchen. Encourage your child to join you in shopping, preparing and trying new healthy foods. Children are more willing to try foods that they have had a hand in making!
Posted on January 25, 2013
Meal Prices for 2012-2013 School Year
Posted on November 06, 2012
HealthierUS School Challenge
The HealthierUS School Challenge (HUSSC) was established to recognize schools that are creating healthier school environments through their promotion of good nutrition and physical activity. Four levels of superior performance are awarded: Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Gold of Distinction.
Posted on October 08, 2012
Special Diet Information for Families
Information and resources for assisting parents and children with food allergies. Form needed for children needing special diets to eat a school meal.
Posted on August 01, 2012
Letters to Households
Commonly asked questions regarding Free/Reduced Applications.
Posted on May 14, 2012
Special Diet Medical Statement
Form needed for children needing special diets to eat a school meal.
Posted on September 28, 2010
How to Create A Web Payment Account
The LPS Meal Pre-Payment system allows district patrons the opportunity to purchase meals and deposit money into student cafeteria accounts. Registered users may purchase meals or deposit money for all students in their family at one time and can do this with Visa, MasterCard, or Discover credit cards or by using your checking account information. To use the system, you will need to create an account for yourself to access your students. In order to create an account you will need to have the LPS student ID for any one of your students in addition to that same student's birth date.
Posted on April 20, 2010
Fruits and Veggies, More Matters!!
We all need to eat more fruits and vegetables, but aren't always sure how to go about getting the recommended servings into our diets. The following handouts will provide tips to doing just that.
Posted on April 07, 2010
Special Diet Medical Form
A suggested medical statement containing all required information is available here. Only licensed physicians may sign the medical statement for students with disabilities. It, or similar documentation must be kept on file for all students with disabilities receiving any special diet modifications. In most cases a short note from a physician on a prescription pad does not contain the required information. Required information includes: * the childs disability * an explanation of why the disability restricts the childs diet * the major life activity affected by the disability* and * the food or foods to be omitted from the childs diet, and the food or choice of foods that must be substituted.
Posted on September 03, 2009
Carbohydrate Content of Condiments
Condiments can add up! View the carbohydrate content of commonly used condiments.
Posted on September 05, 2007
Breakfast Nutrition
Look up nutrition information for breakfast items.
Posted on May 29, 2007
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