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.

Food and beverages sold or served at school meet the nutrition recommendations of the U.S. Dietary Guidelines. We provide students with access to a variety of affordable and appealing foods that meet the health and nutrition needs of students.

mypyramid.gov

kidshealth.org

snackwise.org

nutrientrichfoods.org                       

squaremeals.org                                 

nutritionexplorations.org                         

eatright.org                       

dairymax

The Texas Public School Nutrition Policy and the Local Student Nutrition and Wellness Policy limit access to Foods of Minimal Nutritional Value to students. Three days per school year are exempt from these restrictions. Per MISD policy the exempted days are as follows:

Exemption:

Three days will be exempt from the inaccessibility of the Foods of Minimal Nutritional Value These items may not be made available during meal times in the areas where school meals are being served and/or consumed.  The designated days will be:

For Grades Pre-K – 5th Grade:                                   For Grades 6th – 12th Grades:

* The last day before Christmas Holidays                                 * The last day before Christmas Holidays

* The last day of school before Easter                                      * Valentines Day or the Friday before if it

     Holidays                                                                                     falls on a weekend

*The last day of school                                                            * The last day of school

 " In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, these programs are prohibited from discriminating in the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. to file a complaint, write, USDA, Director, Office of Cicil Rights, Whitten Bldg, 1400 Independence Ave, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (202) 720-5964(voice and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer."