Child Nutrition

School Food Service Standards

Nutrition Standards
We participate in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) which is governed by federal (United States Department of Agriculture) and state (Department of Education) regulations. The menu planning system required by the NSLP is designed to provide children with approximately one-third of the key nutrients and calories they need according to the Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA’s).

Offer Verses Serve
In an attempt to reduce food waste, amendments to the National School Lunch Act introduced the Over Verses Serve (OVS) provision. This amendment mandated that students may choose any three, four or five lunch components. A student’s decision to decline food items or accept smaller portions does not affect the charge for lunch. However, all students are encouraged to take the entire lunch.

Child Nutrition Program
You may download the Diet Prescription form here.

Apply For Free Meals

Students who qualify for reduced price meals by household size and income levels in the National School Lunch and Breakfast Program, will receive meals free of charge.

Students must continue to fill out an application to determine if they qualify for free or reduced status. Parents can fill out the application form at Applyforlunch.com/Apply Now.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding NPSB’s Child Nutrition Program for the 2023-2024 school year, please call the NPSB Food Service office at (318) 352-3438.