What are locally available foods?

What are locally available foods?

Local food is food that is produced within a short distance of where it is consumed, often accompanied by a social structure and supply chain different from the large-scale supermarket system.

Why should we eat fresh local foods in school?

Purchasing locally grown foods helps increase students access to and knowledge of fresh fruits and vegetables, can increase student participation in school meal programs, and boost the local economy.

What foods can be sold in schools?

All schools may sell: Plain water (with or without carbonation) • Unflavored low fat milk • Unflavored or flavored fat free milk and milk alternatives permitted by NSLP • 100% fruit or vegetable juice and • 100% fruit or vegetable juice diluted with water (with or without carbonation), and no added sweeteners.

What are 3 benefits of locally grown food?

Benefits of Eating Local

• Local Foods Are Fresher (and Tastes Better!)
• Local Foods Are Seasonal.
• Local Foods Help to Preserve Farmland and Green Space.
• Local Foods Promote Food Safety.
• Local Foods Stimulate Variety.
• Local Foods Support Your Community’s Economy.
• Local Foods Create a Sense of Community.

Why is locally grown food better?

The main health benefit of locally grown food is that it’s fresher. Fruits and vegetables begin to lose their nutrients within 24 hours of being picked, so fresher produce is more nutritious. In addition, locally grown food is picked at its peak ripeness, when it’s most dense with nutrients.

What is locally grown?

The Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 defines locally grown as “being transported less than 400 miles, or from within the state in which it is produced.” But retailers, states, farmer’s markets and other organizations may use their own definition.

Why is it important to eat locally grown food?

Why is it important to eat local?

Eating local doesn’t just benefit your health and the farmers in your community. It also has a host of positive economic, social, and environmental effects. Local foods tend to taste fresher, have more nutrients, and use less packaging. Supporting local food businesses leads to strong local economies.

What is a competitive food?

Competitive foods are any foods or beverages sold in schools separate from the federally funded school meal programs. They are called “competitive” foods because they compete with nutritionally complete school breakfasts and lunches for students’ attention and meal money.

Can you sell candy at school in California?

Selling anything, but especially junk food, on school grounds, violates both California and federal law.

Why is it important to use local foods?

Locally grown food creates important economic opportunities, provides health benefits and helps to reduce environmental impact. It also helps bring the community together and gives people the opportunity to make a difference. Additionally, many people feel local food tastes better and lasts longer.

Why is local food important?

It’s good for the environment. Local food doesn’t have to travel as far to arrive on your plate, so it helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contributes to improving our carbon footprint. It benefits the local economy, including supporting local farmers and other producers.