The links in this category include tools, templates, and ideas for school nutrition operators to market and promote their programs.
NSLP and Taste Testing
Link | Description |
|---|---|
| AFHK: Tips for Hosting a Successful Taste Test | Think about the long-term impact of your taste tests, and focus on foods you can add to your regular cafeteria offerings. |
| Creating a Taste-Testing Event | A resource on how to create taste-testing events for schools. |
| FoodCorps Taste Test Guide | This guide was developed by FoodCorps to provide tips and tools for success when introducing students to new food for the first time in a quick, pressure-free format. |
| Meal Talk Webinar Series | Listen to the USDA Team Nutrition Meal Talk webinar on Taste-Test Events. |
| Taste Testing New Foods in the Classroom and Cafeteria | Guide to taste testing foods in the classroom and cafeteria. |
| Taste Testing: How To Guide | Alliance for a Healthier Generation guide to taste testing. |
| Taste-Testing Event Resources | Free USDA Resources for Taste Test events, including posters, student ballots, social media images and more! |
| Team Nutrition – Local School Wellness Policy Outreach Toolkit | Engage school staff and parents in school wellness using these ready-to-go communication tools. |
| Team Nutrition Elementary School Posters | Use these posters to encourage elementary school children to make healthy food choices. |
| Team Nutrition Middle School Posters | Use these posters to encourage middle school children to make healthy food choices. |
| Team Nutrition Popular Events Idea Booklet | 20 themed event ideas promote nutrition and physical activity at your elementary or middle school. |
| USDA Marketing Your Program Toolkit | This module contains resources that will assist you in marketing your program to important stakeholders, such as parents, teachers, and students. |




