Contents:

INTRODUCTION

Perspectives on Managing Child Nutrition Programs

History of Child Nutrition Programs

Overview of Federal Child Nutrition Legislation

ADMINISTRATION

Nutrition Integrity

Human Resources

Evaluation and Procurement of Computer Technology

Financial Management

Surviving an External Review

NUTRITION

Educating Beyond the Plate: The Cafeteria--Classroom Connection

Menu Planning To Develop Healthy Eating Practices

Healthy Meals for Healthy Preschool Children

Nutrition Management for Children with Special Food and Nutrition Needs

OPERATIONS

Procurement

Food Production Systems for the Future

Preparation of Nutritious Food That Students Accept and Choose

Managing Employees for Outstanding Customer Service

Customer Service Design and Implementation

Sanitation, Safety, Energy Conservation, and Waste Management

COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING

Marketing

Communicating with Students

Communicating with School Officials

Community Relations

ANTICIPATING THE FUTURE IN CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAMS

Dreams and Deeds for the Millennium