Resource Library

Three CHildren Reading a Book Together Education and Training Materials Database

Search for educational materials developed by universities, private industry, and local, state and Federal government agencies for school personnel and others working in Child Nutrition Programs.
Collage of Dietary Guidelines Images Bulletin Board Resources

Help your students and staff learn to make healthful food choices by creating a colorful bulletin board in your child care center, classroom, or cafeteria.
Chefs Move to Schools logo Chefs Move to Schools

The Chefs Move to Schools program, founded in May 2010, is an integral part of First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! initiative and its goal of solving the childhood obesity epidemic within a generation.
School Lunch Line Child Nutrition Program Resources

Find promotional resources and activities, sample menu plans, historical summaries, copyright-free program photos, and much more!
Chefs in the Cafeteria Cooking with Kids

Help children learn about food and healthy eating by inviting them into the kitchen. Locate recipes, activities and guidelines to use when cooking with kids.
Minnesota Farm to School Photo Farm to School

When children understand where food comes from, they are more interested in eating fruits and vegetables! Learn more about this program and how you can partner with a local farm.
Calendar Features of the Month

Celebrate various monthly health observances using these recipes and educational resources.
A Food Service Worker Wears Gloves While Preparing Food Food Safety

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A Food Service Worker Food Service

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Colorful fruits and vegetables Fruit and Vegetable Resources

Find information, activities and recipes to help you promote fruits and vegetables in the diets of children.
Smarter Lunchrooms

Promote healthy eating behaviors with simple changes to the lunchroom environment at your school.
Bar graph with stacks of coins in the foreground Grants

Find information on specific grants related to child nutrition and physical activity as well as resources to locate grants and information on the grant writing process
Collage of Newsletters Newsletters

Find downloadable newsletters published to share ideas for promoting healthy eating and physical activity. Use them to update your food service knowledge, as a resource for parents, or for ideas to start your own newsletter.
African American children eating Nutrition Education

Find lesson plans, activities, tips, strategies, and more to help you make healthy eating a fun part of your program!
Nutrition Guidance

Learn the nutrition basics to keep children in your children in your school or child care healthy and strong.
Children Playing Basketball Physical Activity

Help motivate your students to move more and sit less with these physical activity resources!
Teacher Shows a Plant to Students School and Preschool Gardens

Children have added motivation to eat fruits and vegetables that they helped grow! Find resources to start and maintain a school or preschool garden, and to connect the garden with the classroom.
Doctor with child Special Diets

Sections include: Diabetes Management in School and Child Care, Food Allergies, Variations in Meal Requirements / Vegetarian Diets, and Other Special Needs.
Schoolbus Wellness Policy Resources

Schools and child cares are key settings for healthy nutrition and physical activity strategies. Use the resources here to make changes that support a healthy nutrition environment.
Grain products Whole Grains

MyPlate encourages you to "Make at least half your grains whole grains." Help students meet this goal! Resources for preparing and serving whole grains are also available.
Market display of fruit What's in Season?

Contains fact sheets, mini posters, graphics, activities, recipes, and more!
International Nutrition Toolbox

This tool box provides access to food and nutrition resources published by the USDA Food, Nutrition and Consumer Service, as well as other USDA and USG agencies and their partners.