
Please join Cindy Brooks, School Nutrition Association (SNA) Public Policy and Legislation Committee Chair and Heather Hopwood, MPH, Program Analyst, Child Nutrition Division at USDA for a Wednesday Webinar on Wednesday, August 31 entitled: “Understanding the Proposed School Meal Patterns.” The focus of the webinar will be on understanding the patterns and changes from the current school meal patterns. Specific changes will be highlighted and Heather Hopwood will share USDA’s process in place for establishing a final rule for the school meal patterns.

Objectives:
- Understand the proposed school meal patterns put forth by the USDA and the specific changes.
- Learn the impact these rules have on operations.
- Become familiar with the process for comments as well as the timeline for the final rule.
PROGRAM DETAILS
Date: Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Time: 2:00 PM EDT/1:00 PM CDT/12:00 PM MDT/11:00 AM PDT
Duration: 60 minutes (approximately)
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https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/275517666
Webinar documents
PowerPoint slides used in the webinar (pdf)
Proof of Attendance CEU Form (pdf)
Presenters/ Speakers:
Cindy Brooks
School Nutrition Association Public Policy and Legislation Committee Chair
Director
Seymour School District, Seymour, CT
Role/Perspective: Moderator
Heather Hopwood, MPH
Program Analyst, Child Nutrition Division
USDA Food & Nutrition Service
Role/Perspective: Expert Panelist, USDA