California Cafeterias Become Smarter Lunchrooms

Published on Oct 15, 2014 in Child Nutrition, School-Aged Children

10.15.2014 Kaiser Permanente’s Thriving Schools launched a new website on the statewide collaborative to transform every school lunchroom in the state into a smarter one.

Smarter Lunchrooms Makeovers use simple, low-cost and no-cost changes to the lunchroom to get students to take and eat more nutrient dense foods. The collaborative is working towards equipping schools with the skills to make this happen.

More than 300 school districts in CA have already been trained on Smarter Lunchrooms techniques. Help us bring more school districts on board! Spread the word and resources, as these strategies are key in supporting the new nutrition standards for school meals. Stay tuned for next year’s Smarter Lunchrooms training opportunities hosted by the California Department of Education, Nutrition Services Division.

Visit the Smarter Lunchrooms Collaborative website to learn how simple it can be to get started with creating a smarter lunchroom of your own. link

Why use behavioral economics in the school cafeteria? Learn more here: link

Questions? Contact Ariana Oliva at 213-482-8200 ext. 203

nourishca-internships

Was this resource helpful?

Please consider supporting Nourish California's work.

Your 100% tax-deductible donation is an investment in our research and supports our mission to give California’s critically under-resourced communities the nutrition they desperately need.