Foods / Menu Items
Now appearing in School menus

• Meat / Meat Alternatives - lean cuts of meat, baked chicken nuggets,
  fries (in elementary schools), Vegetable Plates served daily, low fat cheeses and yogurts.

• Fruits - Greater selection of fresh and frozen fruits. 100% fruit juices, canned fruits packed
  in juice rather than syrup, fresh fruit offered daily.

• Vegetables - Greater selection of fresh, frozen and canned vegetables, salad bars offered daily in middle
  and high schools. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in elementary schools. Hot vegetables served seasoned, not buttered.

• Breads / Grains - Whole wheat flour has been added to the "School Luch Roll". More rice and pastas dishes
   will be offered in 2005-2006. breakfast cereals are now made with nutritious whole grains.

• Milk - Low fat varieties: skim milk, 1% and chocolate and flavored milk. Whole milk available with diet order form.

• Other Foods - Low fat salad dressings and gravies.

Buncombe County School System