The Food Service Department knows and understands that children who eat well-balanced, nutritious meals do much better in school. We use the highest quality products to make fresh, homemade meals. Each school day we provide healthy and affordable breakfast and lunch meals. Under the guidelines of the United States Department of Agriculture guidelines (USDA) breakfast provides over ¼ of all of a child's daily nutritional requirements and lunch provides over 1/3.
Students are encouraged to make healthy food choices. We provide numerous options each day throughout all of the grade levels, from fresh fruits and vegetables to low fat meats. To help meet the very important nutritional needs of a growing student, we have planned the elementary, middle, and high school menus to accommodate diverse taste buds.
We also have the Offer vs. Serve program in the secondary schools. Offer vs. Serve Program allows students a choice for lunch at the middle and high school level. The student must take three of the five food choices that include a milk, meat or meat alternative, fruit, vegetable, and bread. At the elementary level students are offered all of the nutrition in the hot and cold prepackaged meals along with a variety of milk choices.
To further encourage healthy eating and lifelong wellness we provide nutrition information for each food item served at the secondary level. To view this nutrition information simply click on www.gbfoodservice.com/base/menus.shtml and select either Middle or High school menu and click on Nutrition Information. These helpful spreadsheets will also be posted in all cafeterias. We believe that providing all students with information and education will assist in healthier food choices. An example of our secondary schools homemade chili is listed below.
Nutrition Secrets
All of the food prepared for the schools is made by Food Service staff that have been trained through the National Restaurant Association ServSafe Course. We value and believe in providing high quality, safe, and tasty food to all students. We have numerous secret recipes to provide nutrition and promote healthy eating which include:
- Our muffins are made with applesauce instead of oil, which
lowers the overall fat content.
- Our chili and taco meats have the oil drained and the
meat is rinsed to decrease the fat content.
- All purchased lunchmeats and hot dogs are turkey based
to provide a low fat option.
- Our homemade cookies and bakery are made with a combination
of whole wheat and white flour, making them a good source
of fiber.
- Fresh fruits and vegetables are provided each day to
all students.
- Skim chocolate, 2%, and skim milk is offered each day to all students.
- More choices of whole grained cereals have been added
to the breakfast menu.
- Low fat and fat free salad dressings are used in school
lunches.
- Baked French fries are provided to the students.
- Whole wheat bread for sub sandwiches and dinner rolls
are available to help students meet their daily fiber needs.
Special dietary needs (allergies)
Does your son or daughter have a food allergy or food intolerance? We are concerned about these needs! If your child has an anaphylactic food allergy, medical condition, or disability that affects their food intake, please contact your school nurse.
If your child is allergic to milk, we will substitute a 100% juice cup of Lactaid® milk with a doctor's excuse.
All of the current menus have been analyzed for any products containing: soy, dairy, peanuts, beef, eggs, pork, MSG, and wheat. The lists are based on the most accurate information we have available to us; however, please be advised that product specifications and ingredients change frequently and menu substitutions do occur. Allergy information regarding foods that contain dairy, eggs, and peanuts on the Elementary Menu can be found at the following link (allergies information). If any other allergies are a concern please contact your school Food Service Staff or the Food Service Center Office at 391-2407.
Health
and Nutrition Links:
The Food Service Department values and practices good nutrition,
food safety, and governmental compliance. Please click on
the links below to view helpful resources to use to learn
more about nutrition, wellness, and food safety.
School Nutrition
Association
American Dietetic Association
National Food Service Management Institute
School Nutrition Association of Wisconsin
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
Dietary Guidelines for Americans
USDA Food Guide Pyramid
USDA Team Nutrition Website
Healthy Kids Wisconsin
