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Webinars: Scratch Cooking & Reducing Sodium

These webinars align with statewide goals for incorporating fresh, minimally processed ingredients in nutritious, scratch cooked school meals.

Culinary Institute of Child Nutrition (CICN): How to Transition to Scratch Cooking in Schools - First Steps

Date: Thursday, February 6, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., Pacific Standard Time (PST).

Description: This webinar will cover school nutrition program (SNP) scratch cooking basics, and will address staff training to support successful scratch cooking implementation. Two school nutrition experts will share tips to help you start or expand your scratch cooking journey.

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Questions: For questions regarding this webinar, please contact CICN using the Institute of Child Nutrition eLearning Portal Support Contact Us Form External link opens in new window or tab..

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Team Nutrition: Meal Talk: Reducing Sodium in School Meals

Date: Thursday, February 20, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., PST.

Description: This webinar will provide strategies to reduce sodium in school meals to meet the Final Rule: Child Nutrition Programs Meal Patterns Consistent with the 2020–2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Healthy Meals Incentives Breakfast Trailblazer Awardees will share innovative ideas and best practices for reducing sodium and engaging students in menu planning.

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Questions: For questions regarding this webinar, please contact the USDA’s Team Nutrition by email at TeamNutrition@USDA.gov.

Questions:   Nutrition Services Division | 800-952-5609
Last Reviewed: Thursday, January 30, 2025
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