K-12 Schools
Hitting K-12 nutrition targets while also maximizing student participation rates can seem like a daunting task. But not with Michael Foods in your corner.
Emerging research shows that a protein-rich breakfast with eggs can improve appetite control in adolescents who usually skip it.
Sources: American Egg Board: Egg & Breakfast Benefits
Why are eggs a versatile participation builder
Their nutrition, versatility and affordability make them a delicious meat alternate well beyond breakfast – into lunch, snack and supper meals as well.
- Eggs are a nutrient dense food, containing varying amounts of 13 essential nutrients in a package with only about 70 calories in one large egg.
- Eggs are available to foodservice in a variety of forms, including shell, refrigerated liquid, frozen and specialty prepared products. Eggs are sourced in the U.S., meeting all the procurement requirements for Buy American.
- Every director wants to serve more school meals. The incredibly versatile and popular egg can help you increase participation both at school breakfast and lunch – with popular grab-n-go, mobile, transportable options for students of all ages.
Student Loved, Kitchen-Smart
Serving great-tasting, nutritious foods doesn’t have to take a lot of time or labor. Turn to us for:
- Our foods can participate in your commodity program.
- Delicious, wholesome egg products that students crave, while helping you meet your M/MA and whole-grain menuing mandates.
- Simple heat-and-serve prep and speedy meal assembly, without the hassles of egg cracking and beating.
- Smart packaging forms and sizes designed to fit your inventory space and reduce waste.
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