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   KSD Dietary Practices  


	



Several years ago, changes were made to Kent School District (KSD) 
breakfast and lunch menus to reduce the pork and red meat options and 
increase the variety of poultry options for students. These changes were
 made in accordance with state and federal guidelines and have been 
designed to provide the most healthy and nutritional options available, 
offer attractive options that students would enjoy thus reducing waste, 
and addressing a variety of medical, cultural, and regional needs, 
tastes, and sensitivities. Because of limited menu options at smaller 
schools, pork products are not served at the elementary level and are 
labeled at the secondary level. This practice is not new or isolated to 
Kent schools.
 
Every effort is made to accommodate a variety of 
health and dietary requirements, including medical needs and food 
allergies, in the over 15,000 meals served daily in 42 KSD school 
locations.
  
The Kent region is one of the fastest growing and 
culturally diverse areas in the United States and the Kent School 
District is one of the most diverse school districts in Washington State
 with 28,000 students from over 100 countries and speaking over 130 
languages.
 
The award winning KSD Nutritional Services Department
 is made up of dedicated professionals that respect and support all 
students for healthy living and healthy learning.