During the closing session of the School Nutrition Association’s 63^nd Annual National Conference, over 5,500 members and participants welcomed a new president of the Association. Dora Rivas MS, RD, LD, SNS. Executive Director of Food and Child Nutrition Services (FCNS) for the Dallas Independent School District in Texas, became the 62^nd president of the Association. 

More than 5,500 school nutrition professionals from around the country will pack into 200,000 square feet of exhibit space today at the 63rd Annual National Conference of the School Nutrition Association. Whole grain noodles, hummus dip, sunflower seeds, frozen bananas, soy nut butter, reduced sugar yogurt and 100% pure Alaskan Pollock are just a few of the nutritious new foods and beverages that could be served in schools next year.

Lee’s Summit School District was named the 2009 District of the Year in School Nutrition today during the 3rd General Session of the School Nutrition Association’s Annual National Conference.  The District’s Child Nutrition Department was recognized for improving the health and nutrition of the district’s food offerings, implementing a strong professional development program and exercising superior financial management.