Good nutrition and learning go hand in hand.
Downey Unified’s Food Services is a team of food and nutrition professionals dedicated to students’ health, well-being, and their ability to learn. By promoting healthy habits for lifelong nutrition and fitness practices, we support learning.
EATING BREAKFAST CHANGES LIVES…
On average, students who eat a daily breakfast:
Achieve 17.5% HIGHER SCORES on standardized math tests
Attend 1.5 MORE DAYS of school per year
Students who attend class more regularly are 20% MORE LIKELY TO GRADUATE from high school
High school graduates typically earn $10,090 MORE per year and enjoy a 4% higher employment rate
BREAKFAST & LUNCH is FREE daily for all Downey Unified Students
News and Announcements
Eat the Rainbow
Did you know that the colors of fruits and vegetables can hint at how they’re good for you?
I Love My School Lunch Hero
It is now time for the 2024 I Love My School Lunch Hero contest. Students, teachers, and school employees can submit a short video (30-90 seconds) celebrating the hard work, care, and dedication of their School Lunch Hero! The deadline for submission is Friday, April 12, 2024.
Heart Healthy Choices Beyond American Heart Month
Here are some tips to keep your heart healthy all year long.
Resources
The Farm to School @ Home is a series of activities that teach valuable nutrition lessons for students to work on at home.
Lessons for K – 12th in Language Arts, Mathematics, Nutrition, and more! Check out downloadable handouts, activities, and workbooks for you and your students.
These online activities and links are great afterschool enrichment activities for students.
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