January 2017
Fun, Family Fitness and Nutrition Tips
Check it out!
Interactive Menus
Starting in January, interactive breakfast and
lunch menus will be available at
www.mcschildnutrition.com!
The interactive menus are identified with the
icon next to them.
Interactive Menus 101
As you hover over a food, a window will
appear that includes a picture and nutrition,
ingredient and allergy information.
Blue Buttons
Click on the any of blue buttons for more
information about the foods listed.
Does your student have a food allergy?
Go to the tab titled “allergens.” Select the
allergen from the list and any food containing
that allergen will be crossed out. You can
choose more than one allergen at a time.
Does your student have Diabetes?
Go to the tab titled “carb count.”
Select the foods your student will eat that day
and you can calculate a daily carbohydrate
count for that meal.
Would you like a nutrition analysis of your
student’s meal?
Go to the tab titled “nutrition report card.”
Select the foods your student will eat and you
can calculate a nutrition analysis with a
couple of clicks.
Is English your second language?
Go to the tab titled “select language.”
Over 100 different languages to choose from!
Mason City Schools
Office of Child Nutrition
Tamara Earl, SNS, Child Nutrition Supervisor
Janelle Brunswick, RD LD, Assistant Child Nutrition Supervisor
NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS FOR A
Healthier Family!
It’s that time of the year when people are writing New Year
resolutions! Focus on resolutions that are healthy for the entire
family! When individuals focus on one goal at a time, they can
develop healthy habits that are more likely to become routine. This
way you can continue new habits while you create and improve
other lifestyle changes. Also, people have more success when they
are held accountable by others. Here are some suggestions for
monthly resolutions to get your family started:
January - Changes for Success
• This month, decide on a family goal. Maybe not watching
tv while eating at the kitchen table or sitting down to eat a
meal. It’s up to you.
Our family goal this month …
February - Say Yes to Veggies
• Give veggies some love this month! Choose fresh veggies
for snacks, add extra veggies into winter stews or add
spinach into lasagna.
March - Start Right with Breakfast
• Find time for a healthy breakfast that includes whole
grains, lean protein or fruit in March, in honor of
National School Breakfast Week, March 6-10!
April - Hydrate Daily
• Hydration is an important part of overall health. Aim for
the recommended 64 ounces of fluid a day. Water is the
hydration beverage of choice, but all fluids count!
May - Go Lean with Protein
• Protein builds and maintains muscles, is responsible for
healthy blood cells and strengthening the immune system.
Focus on adding lean protein choices (animal or plant
based) to family meals.
June- Snack Right with Fruits
• Snack on healthy fruits this month. Fruits are packed with
vitamins, minerals and fiber!
Resource: School Nutrition Association STEPS Challenge
MCS Office of Child Nutrition
336-6526
Located at Mason Central
211 North East St
“This institution is an equal opportunity provider.”
Mason, OH 45040