Loudoun County School Nutrition Services

09/16/2021

September is Better Breakfast Month 🌞. Let’s test your knowledge and see how much you know about the importance of breakfast 🤔…
1. TRUE, Breakfast has been coined “the most important meal of the day.” Eating breakfast replenishes our body with important nutrients that fuel us during our busy day. These nutrients are also important for our brain health 🧠, and help us understand and retain all the information we learn in and out of the classroom. While breakfast may not alway guarantee that A+ grade, studies have shown increased test scores in students who consume breakfast consistently as oppose non-breakfast eaters. 📝

2. C; As mentioned above, breakfast helps boost our brain power ⚡️. Studies have shown improvements in both memory and attention during the school day in consistent breakfast eaters. 

3. B; while all these foods are part of a nutritious breakfast, whole-grains 🌾provides the body with fiber, B vitamins, and iron. Fiber helps maintain a healthy gut and control blood sugar & cholesterol levels. B vitamins have a lot of important functions including improving energy & memory, and stimulating the immune system. Iron is a component of red blood cells, which helps deliver oxygen throughout the body.

4. TRUE; Each food group provides a variety of essential nutrients for growth and development. Eating a combination of food groups also provides you with enough energy to get through the day.  

#lcpsnutrition #lcps #betterbreakfastmonth #breakfast #schoolnutrition #quiz

09/14/2021

Today students at Rock Ridge HS helped the nutrition services team test some new menu items! Our goal is to introduce more culturally diverse menu items at LCPS so all students feel represented in the cafeteria. While food provides our bodies with fuel to get through the day, it also brings people together. We know how important it is to feature a variety of cuisines during our breakfast & lunch services. Thanks to all the students who provided feedback and helped us on this mission! #lcpsnutrition #lcps #schoolnutrition #tastetesting

09/08/2021

We hope you are enjoying all the great breakfast options LCPS has to offer during Better Breakfast Month. 🌞🍳🥞 Have you tried the breakfast poppers yet? They are delicious and provide a great source of whole-grain. We think it is the perfect way to start the day.  
#lcpsnutrition #lcps #betterbreakfastmonth #breakfast #schoolnutrition #breakfastpoppers #wholegrain

We hope you are enjoying all the great breakfast options LCPS has to offer during Better Breakfast Month. 🌞🍳🥞 Have you tried the breakfast poppers yet? They are delicious and provide a great source of whole-grain. We think it is the perfect way to start the day.  
#lcpsnutrition #lcps #betterbreakfastmonth #breakfast #schoolnutrition #breakfastpoppers #wholegrain

09/08/2021

WE'RE HIRING!

LCPS School Nutrition Services is looking for talented individuals to join our team. If you're interested in a part time substitute worker position, please apply at lcps.org using IRC31860.

09/07/2021

We want to put out a reminder that our menus are subject to change. Last minute adjustments may be made to make sure students receive a balanced meal when items are unavailable from distributors. While we do our best to ensure menus items are consistent with online offerings, we appreciate your patience & understanding when changes occur. #lcpsnutrition #lcps #update

We want to put out a reminder that our menus are subject to change. Last minute adjustments may be made to make sure students receive a balanced meal when items are unavailable from distributors. While we do our best to ensure menus items are consistent with online offerings, we appreciate your patience & understanding when changes occur. #lcpsnutrition #lcps #update

09/06/2021

Celebrate National Better Breakfast Month with LCPS! 🥞🌞
Eating breakfast helps improve concentration 🧠, increase energy throughout the day🏃🏽‍♀️, and boost test scores📈. People who regularly eat breakfast are more likely to get all the necessary nutrients for growth and development 💪🏼including fiber and essentials vitamins. Our breakfast service is the perfect way to receive a nutritious breakfast & start the school day right! #betterbreakfastmonth #breakfast #lcpsnutrition #lcps #testscores #betterbreakfast

Celebrate National Better Breakfast Month with LCPS! 🥞🌞
Eating breakfast helps improve concentration 🧠, increase energy throughout the day🏃🏽‍♀️, and boost test scores📈. People who regularly eat breakfast are more likely to get all the necessary nutrients for growth and development 💪🏼including fiber and essentials vitamins. Our breakfast service is the perfect way to receive a nutritious breakfast & start the school day right! #betterbreakfastmonth #breakfast #lcpsnutrition #lcps #testscores #betterbreakfast

09/02/2021

The salads @lcpslegacy are looking AMAZING 🍴🥗

Thank you to EVERY school nutrition worker for the dedication and hard work they've been putting in since the start of school to continue fueling the young minds of LCPS. We appreciate you!

The salads @lcpslegacy are looking AMAZING 🍴🥗

Thank you to EVERY school nutrition worker for the dedication and hard work they've been putting in since the start of school to continue fueling the young minds of LCPS. We appreciate you!

09/01/2021

What is your favorite way to pair apples?🍎
💡Apples are a great source of fiber, which is a type of carbohydrate and an important nutrient for the body. It helps improve the function of your digestive tract & control blood sugar levels. #apple #snack #lcpsnutrition #schoollunch #nslp #fiber #tips #lcps

08/30/2021

Let’s talk about macronutrients! 😁

Protein, carbohydrates, and fats are types of macronutrients. The term “macro” means the body needs these nutrients in larger amounts.

✨Protein is important and has many functions including building and repairing muscles, creating antibodies which help fight infections, and helping digest food. Meat, fish, eggs, beans, and nuts are some great sources of protein.
✨Carbohydrates are the body’s main energy source and help you stay alert and keep active during the day. Oatmeal, cereal, whole-grain breads, and bananas are great sources of carbohydrates.
✨Fats help absorb vitamins and are the building blocks of hormones. Oils, avocados, nuts and some fish are great sources of fats.
The nutrition team at LCPS work hard to make sure school meals provide you with a great source of all these essential macronutrients. If you have any more nutrition related questions, comment below!

Let’s talk about macronutrients! 😁

Protein, carbohydrates, and fats are types of macronutrients. The term “macro” means the body needs these nutrients in larger amounts.

✨Protein is important and has many functions including building and repairing muscles, creating antibodies which help fight infections, and helping digest food. Meat, fish, eggs, beans, and nuts are some great sources of protein.
✨Carbohydrates are the body’s main energy source and help you stay alert and keep active during the day. Oatmeal, cereal, whole-grain breads, and bananas are great sources of carbohydrates.
✨Fats help absorb vitamins and are the building blocks of hormones. Oils, avocados, nuts and some fish are great sources of fats.
The nutrition team at LCPS work hard to make sure school meals provide you with a great source of all these essential macronutrients. If you have any more nutrition related questions, comment below!

08/26/2021

The School Nutrition workers at Brambleton Middle School are excited to welcome the kids back on their first day of school!🥳🥳🥳 Just a reminder: the USDA’s Seamless Summer Option (SSO) has been extended for the 2021-2022 school year. What does this mean for you? ALL students attending LCPS are eligible to receive their first breakfast & lunch meal at no cost.

08/24/2021

Our School Nutrition Workers are busy getting ready to welcome students to the new school year! ✏️📚🍎 #schoolnutrition #lcpsnutrition #backtoschool #foodservice #lcps #schoolmeals

08/17/2021

Summer isn't over... ☀️

Check out these delicious and nutritious summer time snack ideas that will keep cool and refreshed.

08/16/2021

Visit our website lcpshealthycafe.org for more information.

Visit our website lcpshealthycafe.org for more information.

07/26/2021

You can absolutely incorporate nutrition into everyday subjects!

LCPS school nutrition partnered with reading specialist, Ms. Hayes to talk to 3rd grade students about a healthy mindset.

We read the book, Scribble Stones, and participated in an affirmation stones activity! 🎨

07/23/2021

Need an extra push in the brainpower and memory department?

Check this out! ⬇️

Need an extra push in the brainpower and memory department?

Check this out! ⬇️

07/21/2021

Guess what today is... 👀

A ballpark favorite! Be on the lookout for this delicious menu item on our back to school menus.

What are your favorite toppings?

Guess what today is... 👀

A ballpark favorite! Be on the lookout for this delicious menu item on our back to school menus.

What are your favorite toppings?

07/20/2021

Congrats to Ms. Binni on her recent promotion as Hovatter Elementary School PTA's new school nutrition manager.

Prior to her new position, she was working at Arcola ES as a school nutrition worker. We are proud of her growth in the school nutrition field!

Congrats to Ms. Binni on her recent promotion as Hovatter Elementary School PTA's new school nutrition manager.

Prior to her new position, she was working at Arcola ES as a school nutrition worker. We are proud of her growth in the school nutrition field!

07/19/2021

Do Plants Need Dirt? 🌱

Giant Food’s Healthy Living Team is offering a free kid-focused, interactive food science class on Hydroponic Gardening, this Saturday, 7/24 at 1pm EST. To register or view a previous on-demand class, visit www.giantfood.com/nutrition

Do Plants Need Dirt? 🌱

Giant Food’s Healthy Living Team is offering a free kid-focused, interactive food science class on Hydroponic Gardening, this Saturday, 7/24 at 1pm EST. To register or view a previous on-demand class, visit www.giantfood.com/nutrition

07/16/2021

LCPS School Nutrition is excited to start in-person nutrition education again.

Our coordinators visited Arcola Elem Sch today to teach CASA and first grade all about Eating the Rainbow 🌈

Students were very eager to eat their fruit kabobs!

07/15/2021

Protein, carbohydrates, and fats..

Intern Isaac dives into these important macronutrients and why they should all be a part of a healthy diet. Tune in on IG live at 10:30 am.

Protein, carbohydrates, and fats..

Intern Isaac dives into these important macronutrients and why they should all be a part of a healthy diet. Tune in on IG live at 10:30 am.

07/14/2021

What's yellow, a childhood favorite, and brings a cheesy smile to anyone's face?

Yep, we're talking about macaroni and cheese in honor of National Mac and Cheese Day!

We'll be having this delicious entrée on our lunch menu next school year - YUM 😊

What's yellow, a childhood favorite, and brings a cheesy smile to anyone's face?

Yep, we're talking about macaroni and cheese in honor of National Mac and Cheese Day!

We'll be having this delicious entrée on our lunch menu next school year - YUM 😊

07/13/2021

#DYK these fun facts about fruit 👇

1. A strawberry has an average of 200 seeds!

2. Apples, peaches and raspberries are all members of the rose family.

3. Watermelons are 92% water - perfect for hydrating!

🍎 Don't forget to eat your fruit!

#DYK these fun facts about fruit 👇

1. A strawberry has an average of 200 seeds!

2. Apples, peaches and raspberries are all members of the rose family.

3. Watermelons are 92% water - perfect for hydrating!

🍎 Don't forget to eat your fruit!

07/08/2021

Are you meeting your daily nutrition targets? 🤔

Skipping a meal can make it challenging to reach your individualized nutrient intake goals. Intern Nickolas will be live at 2pm EST on IG to discuss the effects of skipping meals on the body.

Are you meeting your daily nutrition targets? 🤔

Skipping a meal can make it challenging to reach your individualized nutrient intake goals. Intern Nickolas will be live at 2pm EST on IG to discuss the effects of skipping meals on the body.

07/08/2021

The birds are chirping, the sun is shining, and we're continuing to have FUN in school nutrition 🥳 Independence High School, Ashburn, VA

07/07/2021

📢We're less than a month away from voting ending!

LCPS School Nutrition is 1 of 9 finalists in a $20,000 Siggi's grant to enhance LCPS nutrition education at the high school level, with hopes of extending to other grade levels in the future.

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📢We're less than a month away from voting ending!

LCPS School Nutrition is 1 of 9 finalists in a $20,000 Siggi's grant to enhance LCPS nutrition education at the high school level, with hopes of extending to other grade levels in the future.

Click👉https://siggisstarters.secure-platform.com/a/gallery/rounds/3/details/556

07/06/2021

Take a sneak peek into next school year's menu 👀

We're excited to share that we will be having new items on the menu! First up is this delicious bottled smoothie for breakfast. Never skip breakfast again! #lcpsbreakfast

Take a sneak peek into next school year's menu 👀

We're excited to share that we will be having new items on the menu! First up is this delicious bottled smoothie for breakfast. Never skip breakfast again! #lcpsbreakfast

07/02/2021

Friendly Reminder:

There will be no meal service on Monday, July 5th. Bus and walk up meal service will take place on Tuesday, July 6th.

06/30/2021

Why does breakfast play such an important role in our diet?

Join Christina on IG live today at 11 am EST to learn about why she recommends eating a balanced breakfast everyday for fuel!

Why does breakfast play such an important role in our diet?

Join Christina on IG live today at 11 am EST to learn about why she recommends eating a balanced breakfast everyday for fuel!

06/25/2021

Show your red, white, and blue through food!

Check out these yummy snack ideas for July 4th 👇

06/23/2021

More new school visits...

School Nutrition Specialists Tammy and Julie and School Nutrition Manager Wanda got a peek of The North Star School kitchen.

We're excited to see the finished product 🌟

More new school visits...

School Nutrition Specialists Tammy and Julie and School Nutrition Manager Wanda got a peek of The North Star School kitchen.

We're excited to see the finished product 🌟

06/23/2021

Bus Meal Service will resume on June 28th.

Please make note of the dates below that bus meal service will be available for the summer. You can visit the link below for bus stops and times:

https://lcps.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=615171005a9a4ccf8f38c86b387632a0

Check the link weekly for possible changes.

Bus Meal Service will resume on June 28th.

Please make note of the dates below that bus meal service will be available for the summer. You can visit the link below for bus stops and times:

https://lcps.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=615171005a9a4ccf8f38c86b387632a0

Check the link weekly for possible changes.

06/22/2021

Are you practicing proper food safety in the kitchen?👩‍🍳

Intern Cara will be going on IG live today at 1 pm EST to share the basics of food safety and how to protect you and your family against foodborne illness.

See you there!

Are you practicing proper food safety in the kitchen?👩‍🍳

Intern Cara will be going on IG live today at 1 pm EST to share the basics of food safety and how to protect you and your family against foodborne illness.

See you there!

06/22/2021

Last week, School Nutrition Specialists Brittany and Elizabeth were able to tour Hovatter Elementary School PTA's kitchen and cafeteria. 🍴

We can't wait to put it into use next school year!

Last week, School Nutrition Specialists Brittany and Elizabeth were able to tour Hovatter Elementary School PTA's kitchen and cafeteria. 🍴

We can't wait to put it into use next school year!

06/16/2021

In need of healthy snack ideas to get you through the day?

Intern Alexandra is going on IG Live today at noon to discuss her energy boosting favorites, along with things you should consider when selecting a snack.

In need of healthy snack ideas to get you through the day?

Intern Alexandra is going on IG Live today at noon to discuss her energy boosting favorites, along with things you should consider when selecting a snack.