Meeting to discuss new USDA guidelines for student nutrition

Incorporating new USDA guidelines for student nutrition and activity is the subject of a public meeting March 26 from 3-5 p.m. by the Issaquah School District’s Nutrition Advisory Committee.

Incorporating new USDA guidelines for student nutrition and activity is the subject of a public meeting March 26 from 3-5 p.m. by the Issaquah School District’s Nutrition Advisory Committee.

The committee is holding a series of meetings to make updates to the district’s wellness policy by incorporating the new guidelines on all foods and beverages sold to students during the school day as well as establish standards for physical activity and nutrition education for students.

The meeting will be held at the May Valley Service Center, 16430 SE May Valley Road, Renton. The committee will invite public comment for 10 to 20 minutes at the beginning of the meeting. Participants are invited to stay for the remainder of the meeting.

For more information, please contact Brian Olson, Director of Food Service at 425- 837-5061 or olsonb@issaquah.wednet.edu.