These are links to school-food-related pages that we have found on the internet.

Carbohydrates and their effect on Blood Glucose Levels (Glycemic Index)

Not all carbohydrate foods are created equal, in fact they behave quite differently in our bodies. The glycemic index or GI describes this difference by ranking carbohydrates according to their effect on our blood glucose levels.

2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans

The Guidelines provide authoritative advice for people two years and older about how good dietary habits can promote health and reduce risk for major chronic diseases.

Tour the New Food Pyramid

Find a wealth of ideas that can help you get started toward a healthy diet.

American School Food Service Association

The American School Food Service Association continues to be the only organization in the country devoted exclusively to protecting and enhancing children's health and well-being by operating nutritious foodservice programs and providing proper nutrition education in public and nonprofit private schools.

Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is in charge of the control of pt. of the Florida Laws.

Food & Drug Administration

The Food and Drug Administration touches the lives of virtually every American every day. For it is FDA's job to see that the food we eat is safe and wholesome, the cosmetics we use won't hurt us, the medicines and medical devices we use are safe and effective, and that radiation-emitting products such as microwave ovens won't do us harm. Feed and drugs for pets and farm animals also come under FDA scrutiny. FDA also ensures that all of these products are labeled truthfully with the information that people need to use them properly.

U. S. Dept. of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service

Knowing how to determine if food is safe and how to keep food safe will help minimalize the potential loss of food and reduce the risk of foodborne illness.

 

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