Nutrition
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Importance of Proper Nutrition and Physical Activity in Early Childhood
Childcare outside the home is relatively common in the United States, as a majority of children ages two-to-five attend some type of childcare and spend roughly 30 hours per week in others care. Due to this, both parents and early childhood educators are responsible to ensure children are receiving the nutrition they need for proper childhood development.
Grab and Go Style Meal Service Resources for Schools
View meal ideas and an example 4-week meal plan.
Food Resources in Your Community: Schools and Organizations Mobilize to Provide Food as a Response to COVID-19
The USDA has approved the serving of food in South Dakota at school sites and non-congregate settings while public schools remain closed during the COVID-19 outbreak. Different communities throughout the state are using programs to provide meals to kids that may not have access to food while school is closed.
Crow Creek Community Champion, Jackie Rhode, Receives Donation for Local Backpack Program
The Crow Creek Sioux Reservation is home to about 2,225 people and is located on the east bank of the Missouri River in central South Dakota. Over the past four to five years, a wellness coalition has been created, established and is currently in full force through the work of SDSU Extension and many other great partners and collaborations within the Crow Creek Sioux Tribe.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Serving Bison and Beef in USDA Child Nutrition Programs in South Dakota
This FAQ document provides responses to commonly asked questions about serving beef and bison in South Dakota Child Nutrition Program (CNP) meals and snacks.
Farm to (More Than) School
Opportunities for local food procurement go beyond just school lunch! Learn about several child nutrition programs and settings that may accept local foods.
Cucumber
This Pick it! Try it! Like it! Preserve it! lesson will help you select and prepare fresh cucumber.
Eggplant
This Pick it! Try it! Like it! Preserve it! lesson will help you select and prepare fresh eggplant.
Garlic
This Pick it! Try it! Like it! Preserve it! lesson will help you select and prepare fresh garlic.
Grape
This Pick it! Try it! Like it! Preserve it! lesson will help you select and prepare fresh grapes.