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Welcome! The ABCs of School Nutrition Program supports school nutrition programs by providing training, resources, and tailored technical assistance to Illinois school nutrition professionals. On our blog, you'll find a variety success stories from schools around Illinois who have worked with us on Smarter Lunchroom initiatives, Breakfast After the Bell, and more! We also highlight School Nutrition Heroes who are committed to serving healthy meals and our winning Meal of the Month photo contest entries. To navigate, feel free to scroll through the posts, or narrow it down by selecting relevant categories (displayed on the right side of the page). Have a question? Choose the "ASK A SCHOOL NUTRITION QUESTION" category to get to the pinned post.

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  • Smarter Lunchroom Success: Cuba Middle School/High School

    Smarter Lunchrooms in Action

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    ABCs of School Nutrition staff have been working with Cuba Middle/High School to implement Smarter Lunchroom strategies. They now have white milk first in the serving line and have signage to promote white milk. They also have added colorful fruit along the serving line and display attractive posters with healthy nutrition messages.

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