Nutri-Serve Food Management: Balloons For A Balanced Lunch

Balloons for a balanced lunch is a program Nurti-Serve created to help younger students understand the components of the school lunch. Each of the balloons represents a different food group. The colors of the balloon match the colors USDA “My Plate". When students choose a food of each color then they have a balanced meal.

Yellow represents a Bonus Food.

This is a food that will be an additional source of energy. It adds variety and interest to the menu.

Purple represents a food high in Protein.

This lunch component consists of meat or a meat alternative.

Blue represents a food high in Calcium, Phosphorus, & Riboflavin. This lunch component is a carton of Milk.

Red represents a food high in Vitamin C.

This lunch component consists of a fruit rich in these nutrients.

Green represents a food high in Vitamin A.

This lunch component consists of a vegetable rich in

these nutrients.