Nutritional Information

Links to related nutritional information:

    CT Healthy Food and Beverage Initiative:

http://www.sde.ct.gov/sde/cwp/view.asp?a=2626&q=320754#Standards

    West Hartford School's Policy on Healthy Foods    and Beverages

    Dietary Guidelines:

http://www.healthierus.gov/dietaryguidelines/

    Managing Food Allergies In Schools:

www.foodallergy.org/

    Food Guide Pyramids:

www.mypyramid.gov/

    Food Labeling:

www.cfsan.fda.gov/label

www.fightbac.org/main.cfm

    Nutrition and Wellness:

www.actionforhealthykids.org

www.eatright.org

www.americanheart.org/

www.newenglanddairycouncil.org

Fun Facts

Keep Your Salads Safe!
It's a myth that commercial mayonnaise causes food-borne illness.  In fact, the vinegar or other acidic ingredient such as lemon juice will somewhat inhibit bacterial growth.  However, handle mayo-containing foods with care, since the ingredients mixed with it, such as cooked potatoes or eggs, can become contaminated during preparation, and bacteria will grow if the food is left at warm temperatures.