The child nutrition program (CNP) staff in a K12 school system is an important part of the school culture by creating a healthy, nurturing lunchroom environment within an already positive learning environment. Danielson (2002) says, support staff such as CNP employees adds warmth to the school environment by being another adult role model for students. Mannion (2017) said CNP staff determines the “climate for the entire school building”.
Our role in child nutrition is to provide students’ nutritionally sound meals in order for students to have the opportunity to learn throughout the school day. In a National School Lunch Program study by Hinrichs (2010), he found there was a significant academic and attendance impact on students that ate in the lunchroom. Also, Clark & Fox (2009), stated students eating in the lunchroom “fueled their minds” so their minds can focus on learning and not on being hungry. Ambrose et.al. (2010) defines learning as a “process that leads to change, which occurs as a result of an experience.” For our students, learning occurs not only in the classroom but in the lunchroom where they see, taste and feel healthy options available for them to choose the best option for them economically, socially or personal preference. In a newspaper …show more content…
A., Bridges, M. W., DiPietro, M., Lovett, M. C. & Norman, M. K. (2010). How learning works: 7 research-based principles for smart teaching. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass – A Wiley Brand.
Clark, M. A., & Fox, M. K. (2009). Nutritional Quality of the Diets of US Public School Children and the Role of the School Meal Programs. Journal of the American Dietetic Association, 109(2), S44-S56. doi: 10.1016/j.jada.2008.10.060
Danielson, C. (2002). Enhancing student achievement: A framework for school improvement. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
Few, J. (2017, February 20). Savannah students learn lessons in compassion in the lunchroom. Savannah Morning
Our role in child nutrition is to provide students’ nutritionally sound meals in order for students to have the opportunity to learn throughout the school day. In a National School Lunch Program study by Hinrichs (2010), he found there was a significant academic and attendance impact on students that ate in the lunchroom. Also, Clark & Fox (2009), stated students eating in the lunchroom “fueled their minds” so their minds can focus on learning and not on being hungry. Ambrose et.al. (2010) defines learning as a “process that leads to change, which occurs as a result of an experience.” For our students, learning occurs not only in the classroom but in the lunchroom where they see, taste and feel healthy options available for them to choose the best option for them economically, socially or personal preference. In a newspaper …show more content…
A., Bridges, M. W., DiPietro, M., Lovett, M. C. & Norman, M. K. (2010). How learning works: 7 research-based principles for smart teaching. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass – A Wiley Brand.
Clark, M. A., & Fox, M. K. (2009). Nutritional Quality of the Diets of US Public School Children and the Role of the School Meal Programs. Journal of the American Dietetic Association, 109(2), S44-S56. doi: 10.1016/j.jada.2008.10.060
Danielson, C. (2002). Enhancing student achievement: A framework for school improvement. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
Few, J. (2017, February 20). Savannah students learn lessons in compassion in the lunchroom. Savannah Morning