{"id":1425,"date":"2018-02-05T15:15:53","date_gmt":"2018-02-05T15:15:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=1425"},"modified":"2018-02-06T15:55:12","modified_gmt":"2018-02-06T15:55:12","slug":"food-for-thought-exchange-seeks-feedback-on-school-meals-overseas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2018\/02\/05\/food-for-thought-exchange-seeks-feedback-on-school-meals-overseas\/","title":{"rendered":"Food for Thought: Exchange Seeks Feedback on School Meals Overseas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>DALLAS \u2013 <\/strong>To improve school lunches at Department of Defense schools overseas, the Army &amp; Air Force Exchange Service is going straight to the experts\u2014parents and students.<\/p>\n<p>From Feb. 5 through 16, students at Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) schools and their parents can\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/schoolmealprogram.typeform.com\/to\/VZPPjm\">participate in a survey about the Exchange\u2019s school meal program<\/a> in Europe and the Pacific.<\/p>\n<p>Survey results will be used to assess the popularity of meal choices and drive possible menu changes at DoDEA schools. The Exchange last surveyed parents and students about its school meal program in 2009.<\/p>\n<p>Survey participants can choose their favorite menu items and provide general feedback about school meals at their location. Both parents and students may take the survey\u2014even grade-schoolers are encouraged to take the survey with the assistance of a parent.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Exchange wants to provide Warfighters\u2019 children with the options kids crave at the nutritional standards parents demand,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Luis Reyes, Exchange senior enlisted advisor. \u201cWe want families to tell us how we\u2019re doing as far as meeting that goal so we can continue to improve lunchtime at DoDEA schools.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Nutritional standards for DoDEA student meals are set by the Exchange\u2019s registered dietitian in accordance with United States Department of Agriculture guidelines. Requirements include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>All menu items are baked and never fried.<\/li>\n<li>Meals must have zero grams of trans fat.<\/li>\n<li>All breads, buns, dinner rolls, rice, macaroni, spaghetti pasta, tortillas and entr\u00e9e breading are rich in whole grains (made with at least 50 percent whole grain flour).<\/li>\n<li>All meals served must include a fruit or vegetable. Students may choose from a variety of fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables including carrots, broccoli, oranges and more.<\/li>\n<li>Meals adhere to nutrient standards for calories, sodium and fat for different age groups.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>During the 2016-2017 school year, the Exchange served 2.6 million lunches to children at 78 DoDEA school cafeterias. The Exchange also operates overseas plants that provide whole-grain baked goods\u2014all made using American flour\u2014to DoDEA schools.<\/p>\n<p>One hundred percent of Exchange earnings support military Quality-of-Life programs, including below-cost school lunches for Warfighters\u2019 children overseas, Child Development Centers and Fitness Centers on Army garrisons and more.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Facebook-Friendly Version:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Students at Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) schools and their parents can participate in a survey regarding the Exchange\u2019s school meal program in Europe and the Pacific. Read more: <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2s9ACiL\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/2s9ACiL<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>&#8212; 30 &#8212;<\/p>\n<p>Since 1895, the Army &amp; Air Force Exchange Service (Exchange) has gone where Soldiers, Airmen and their families go to improve the quality of their lives by providing valued goods and services at exclusive military pricing. As the 56th-largest retailer in the United States, Exchange earnings provided $2.4 billion in dividends to support military morale, welfare and recreation programs over the last 10 years. The Exchange is a non-appropriated fund entity of the Department of Defense and is directed by a Board of Directors. To find out more about the Exchange history and mission or to view recent press releases please visit our Web site at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.shopmyexchange.com\/\">http:\/\/www.shopmyexchange.com<\/a> or follow us on Twitter at <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ExchangePAO\">https:\/\/twitter.com\/ExchangePAO<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">###<\/p>\n<p><strong>Media Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Conner Hammett, 214-312-2714 or <a href=\"mailto:hammettc@aafes.com\">hammettc@aafes.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Follow the Exchange:<br \/>\nFacebook:\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/shopmyexchange\/\">www.facebook.com\/shopmyexchange<br \/>\n<\/a>Twitter:\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/shopmyexchange\">https:\/\/twitter.com\/shopmyexchange<br \/>\n<\/a>Instagram: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/shopmyexchange\/\">@shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DALLAS \u2013 To improve school lunches at Department of Defense schools overseas, the Army &amp; Air Force Exchange Service is going straight to the experts\u2014parents and students. From Feb. 5 through 16, students at Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) schools and their parents can\u00a0participate in a survey about the Exchange\u2019s school meal program in 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