by dusdvvpadm01 | Mar 29, 2023 | News & Announcements
April is Global Child Nutrition Month, and we want to do our part in sharing nutrition tips with our Downey Unified community so we can all work together to teach our students healthy habits that set them up for success as they grow. Nutrition is a heavy focus at Food...
by dusdvvpadm01 | Mar 10, 2023 | News & Announcements
March is National Nutrition Month®, and we’re recognizing it by sharing some nutrition tips and resources for our DUSD families! National Nutrition Month®, created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, recognizes the importance of making nutritious food...
by dusdvvpadm01 | Feb 5, 2023 | News & Announcements
In February, we celebrate all things to do with the heart, from Valentine’s Day to American Heart Month. American Heart Month encourages us to think about our cardiovascular well-being and to make healthier choices. We’ve collected some facts and...
by dusdvvpadm01 | Jan 9, 2023 | News & Announcements
This January, we’re celebrating the many benefits of milk and how it, and dairy overall, helps keep our bodies strong. Protein and Vitamins While there are different types of milk (whole, 2%, skim, etc.), generally milk provides us with: Protein Calcium Vitamins...
by dusdvvpadm01 | Dec 2, 2022 | News & Announcements
At our first Staff Development Day of the 22/23 school year, our Food Service Assistant IIs gathered at Warren High School to work on developing a plant-based veggie bowl recipe. This recipe development was in direct response to feedback provided by our high school...
by dusdvvpadm01 | Oct 10, 2022 | News & Announcements
Today begins National School Lunch Week (NSLW) for schools throughout the country! This yearly event takes place each second full week of October. Started in 1962 by President John F. Kennedy, NSLW promotes the National School Lunch Program and the importance of...
