Good nutrition and learning go hand in hand.

The Nutrition Services department is made up of a team of food and nutrition professionals that are dedicated to students' health, well being and their ability to learn. We support learning by promoting healthy habits for lifelong nutrition and fitness practices.

Meals, foods and beverages sold or served at schools meet state and federal requirements which are based on the USDA Dietary Guidelines. We provide students with access to a variety of affordable and appealing foods that meet the health and nutrition needs of students.

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Nutri-Café Virtual Cafeteria - Students can visit our virtual cafeteria, select food items and compare their selections to USDA Nutrition Standards. As a result, they will learn how to make healthy food choices at school and home.

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Vision Statement

Children in Prince William County Schools will be well nourished and, therefore, able to take full advantage of the educational opportunities provided to them.

Mission Statement:

The School Food and Nutrition Services Department operates as an auxiliary service needed to support the educational programs in Prince William County Schools.
The School Food and Nutrition Services Department's mission is to provide enjoyable, wholesome, high quality, nutritious meals and food items served in an efficient, friendly manner at a price customers can afford.

Over 700 food service professionals take pride in serving approximately 50,000 student lunches, 12,000 student breakfasts, and 1,750 staff meals are served daily in Prince William County Schools. Additionally, many customers make a la carte purchases. Meals planned by Registered Dietitians are based on USDA's initiative to improve nutritional quality of meals. Lunches are planned based on nutrient standards to provide student customers with 1/3 of the RDA for the essential nutrients, less than 30% total fat, and less than 10% total saturated fat. Breakfast menus are planned to provide students with 1/4 of the RDA for the essential nutrients, while including less than 30% total fat and 10% total saturated fat.