Slide 3: School Overview: Bronx Academy Senior High School (Bronx, New York)
Breakfast Menu:
- Scrambled eggs (4oz)
- Sara Lee Blueberry muffin or Pancakes (1 package)
- Beef breakfast patty or bacon (4oz)
- Orange juice, Fruit juice, or whole milk (4oz)
Lunch Menu:
- Grilled chicken sandwich on enriched white bread (4oz meat, 2 slices of bread)
- Lettuce and tomatoes (1 each)
- Apple juice or chocolate milk (8oz)
Dinner/Afterschool Menu:
- Spaghetti with tomato sauce (8oz)
- Ground beef meatballs (1/2 cup)
- Garlic bread (1 slice)
- 2% milk (8oz)
Snacks:
- Potato Chips (1 cup)
- Chocolate or Vanilla cake (1 slice)
- Fruit/vegetable smoothie (8oz)
Slide 4: Current Menu Analysis: Bronx Academy Senior High School
Healthy Selections (Breakfast):
- Protein from scrambled eggs and breakfast sausage.
Healthy Selections (Lunch):
- Grilled chicken
- Lettuce and tomatoes
Healthy Selections (Dinner):
- Ground beef meatballs
- Tomato sauce
- 2% milk
Healthy Selections (Snack):
- Fruit/vegetable smoothie
Unhealthy Selections (Breakfast):
- Pork bacon
- Blueberry muffin
- Pancakes
- Juices and whole milk
Unhealthy Selections (Lunch):
- Enriched white bread
- Juices and chocolate milk
Unhealthy Selections (Dinner):
- Spaghetti
- Garlic bread
Unhealthy Selections (Snack):
- Potato chips
- Cake
Slide 5: School Overview: Miami Norland Senior High School (Miami Gardens, Florida)
Breakfast Menu:
- Scrambled eggs with two biscuits (4oz)
- Banana or orange (8oz)
- Breakfast patty (4oz)
- Orange juice or whole milk (4oz)
Lunch Menu:
- BBQ pulled chicken with white rice (4oz meat, 8oz rice)
- Slice of vanilla or chocolate cake (1 slice)
- Apple juice, Soda, Fruit juice, water bottle (8oz)
Dinner/Afterschool Menu:
- Stew chicken with gravy (8oz)
Slide 6: Current Menu Analysis: Miami Norland Senior High School
Healthy Selections (Breakfast):
- Scrambled eggs
- Fresh fruit (banana or orange)
Healthy Selections (Lunch):
- BBQ pulled chicken (protein)
- Water bottle
Healthy Selections (Dinner):
- Stew chicken with gravy
Unhealthy Selections (Breakfast):
- Biscuits (high in refined flour)
- Breakfast patty (processed meat)
- Orange juice or whole milk (high in sugar and fat)
Unhealthy Selections (Lunch):
- White rice (refined grain)
- Cake
- Soda and fruit juices (high in sugar)
Unhealthy Selections (Dinner):
- High-fat gravy
Slide 7: Recommendations
- General Recommendations:
- Replace refined grains with whole grains.
- Reduce the amount of processed meats.
- Increase the serving of fresh fruits and vegetables.
- Substitute sugary drinks with water or low-fat milk.
- Cultural Considerations:
- Incorporate culturally relevant healthy options, such as incorporating more fruits and vegetables common in Hispanic cuisine.
- Ensure meal choices respect cultural preferences while promoting balanced nutrition.
Slide 8: Conclusion
- Summary:
- Both schools offer some healthy choices but have significant room for improvement.
- Revising the menus with a focus on whole foods, reduced sugar, and balanced nutrition will support better health outcomes for the students.
- Next Steps:
- Implement suggested menu changes.
- Monitor and assess the impact on students' health and well-being.