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Another topic generating discussion across the school nutrition community is the possibility of requiring a protein component at breakfast as part of future USDA meal pattern updates.
Although no proposed rule has been released, this discussion raises important questions about food costs, labor, equipment, menu planning, reimbursement, and student participation.
As TASN works to be a respected voice in school nutrition, your input is essential.
We'd love to hear from you:
- How would adding a required protein component impact your breakfast program?
- What menu items would be most feasible for your operation?
- What challenges would your district face related to staffing, equipment, food costs, or reimbursement?
- What flexibility would you need to successfully implement a change like this?
Your experiences help TASN understand how potential policy changes could affect districts of every size across Texas. When USDA releases future proposed rules for public comment, we encourage you to share these same insights so the voices of Texas school nutrition professionals are represented.
Thank you for being part of the conversation and helping strengthen the future of school nutrition. |
