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Vending Reimbursable Lunches to High School StudentsNovember 28, 2017November 28, 2017 Download
Variables Impacting School Foodservice Employees' Job SatisfactionNovember 28, 2017November 28, 2017 Download
Training Needs Reported by School Food Service Site Managers and Recommendations for Meeting Manager's NeedsNovember 28, 2017November 28, 2017 Download
Training Needs Assessment of Adult Day Care Providers Participating in the Child and Adult Care Food ProgramNovember 28, 2017November 28, 2017 Download
Tools for Hiring Successful School Foodservice AssistantsNovember 28, 2017November 28, 2017 Download
The Impact of Healthy Menu Choices on School Nutrition ProgramsNovember 28, 2017November 28, 2017 Download
State Agency Training Activities Related to Food Safety for Child Nutrition Programs_2003-2005November 28, 2017November 28, 2017 Download
State Agency-Funded Research (2013-2014) Annotated BibliographyNovember 28, 2017November 28, 2017 Download
State Agency-Funded Research (2011-2012) Annotated BibliographyNovember 28, 2017November 28, 2017 Download
State Agency-Funded Research (2009-2010) Annotated BibliographyNovember 28, 2017November 28, 2017 Download
State Agency-Funded Research (2006-2008) Annotated BibliographyNovember 28, 2017November 28, 2017 Download
School Nutrition Environment in the Middle Grades and the Promotion of Healthy Eating BehaviorsNovember 28, 2017November 28, 2017 Download
School Nutrition Directors’ Usage and Perceptions of USDA Recipes for Schools WebinarNovember 28, 2017November 28, 2017 Download
School Nutrition Dietary Assessment Study III – Summary of FindingsNovember 28, 2017November 28, 2017 Download
Reshaping the National Food Service Management Institute Research Plan- 2003 UpdateNovember 28, 2017November 28, 2017 Download
Report on the Parent School Foodservice SurveyNovember 28, 2017November 28, 2017 Download
Report on the Development of A Parent Foodservice Survey for Young ChildrenNovember 28, 2017November 28, 2017 Download
Report on the Analysis of the NFSMI School Foodservice Survey Data- 2003 UpdateNovember 28, 2017November 28, 2017 Download
Report on Teacher:Administrator School Foodservice SurveyNovember 28, 2017November 28, 2017 Download
Relationship of the Physical Dining Environment and Service Styles to Plate Waste in Middle:Junior High SchoolsNovember 28, 2017November 28, 2017 Download
Recess Before Lunch in Elementary Schools- Development of a Best Practice ChecklistNovember 28, 2017November 28, 2017 Download
Professional Development Needs Reported by School Food Service Directors and Recommendations for Meeting Directors' Needs- Results of a National Study_2000November 28, 2017November 28, 2017 Download
Procurement Practices Influencing Programs Operating Within the Guidelines of the Child and Adult Care Food Program- A Review of LiteratureNovember 28, 2017November 28, 2017 Download
Prevalence of Food Production Systems in School FoodserviceNovember 28, 2017November 28, 2017 Download
Perceived Usefulness of Team Nutrition Resources as Identified by Team Nutrition LeadersNovember 28, 2017November 28, 2017 Download
NFSMI Best Practice Guide for School Nutrition Professionals Serving the Nutritional Needs of PreK ChildrenNovember 28, 2017November 28, 2017 Download
NFSMI Best Practice Checklist for School Nutrition Professionals Implementing or Assessing Recess Before Lunch in Elementary SchoolsNovember 28, 2017November 28, 2017 Download
Management Issues Impacting Family Day Care Homes Operating Within the Child and Adult Care Food Program Guidelines- A Review of LiteratureNovember 28, 2017November 28, 2017 Download
Job Functions:Duties_Competencies_Knowledge_and Skills of Sponsor Monitors Participating in the Child and Adult Care Food ProgramNovember 28, 2017November 28, 2017 Download
It Takes a Community- Innovative Approaches and Best Practices in Summer Food Service Program OperationNovember 28, 2017November 28, 2017 Download
Issues Related to Implementation of the Afterschool Snack ServiceNovember 28, 2017November 28, 2017 Download
Investigation of School Professionals' and Parents' Attitudes Toward School Wellness Implementation in Elementary SchoolsNovember 28, 2017November 28, 2017 Download
Information to be Used in the Development of Tools to Assist in Communicating with Teachers_Administrators_and Community Groups to Enhance the School Nutrition EnvironmentNovember 28, 2017November 28, 2017 Download
Impact of the Nutrition Environment on Food Consumption and Body Mass Index of 6th and 8th Grade Middle School StudentsNovember 28, 2017November 28, 2017 Download
Identifying Emergency Preparedness and Readiness to Respond to Issues Faced by School Nutrition ProfessionalsNovember 28, 2017November 28, 2017 Download
Identification of the Prevalence of School Age Children with Special Nutrition Needs and the Perceived Barriers_Resources and Training Needed by School Nutrition Professionals to Serve ThemNovember 28, 2017November 28, 2017 Download
Identification of Resources and Practices that Increase Accountability in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) Snack Service Provided to Afterschool Care ProgramsNovember 28, 2017November 28, 2017 Download
Identification of Available Training Resources Appropriate for Family Day Care Home ProvidersNovember 28, 2017November 28, 2017 Download
ICN Financial Management Information System 2nd Edition FMIS Booklet (2017)November 28, 2017November 28, 2017 Download
Healthy School Nutrition Environment- Results of a Nationwide Survey of School PersonnelNovember 28, 2017November 28, 2017 Download
HealthierUS School Challenge Comparison of School Lunches and Lunches Brought from HomeNovember 28, 2017November 28, 2017 Download
HACCP Implementation in K-12 SchoolsNovember 28, 2017November 28, 2017 Download
Food Safety Education Survey State Level Research ReportNovember 28, 2017November 28, 2017 Download
Feasibility of Offering Reimbursable Meals to High School Students Through Vending MachinesNovember 28, 2017November 28, 2017 Download
Exploring the Uniqueness of School Nutrition Programs in Small School DistrictsNovember 28, 2017November 28, 2017 Download
Exploring the Role of the School Nutrition Program in the Sustainability of School Wellness Policy Initiatives in the Middle School SettingNovember 28, 2017November 28, 2017 Download
Exploring the Need for Web-Based Training Among School Nutrition Directors.November 28, 2017November 28, 2017 Download
Exploring Trends and Barriers to Implementation of Branding Concepts in the School Nutrition SettingNovember 28, 2017November 28, 2017 Download
Exploring Green:Environmental Conservation in the School Nutrition Setting- Results of a National SurveyNovember 28, 2017November 28, 2017 Download
Executive Summary - Developing a Best Practice Guide for Increasing High School Student Participation and Satisfaction in the National School Lunch ProgramNovember 28, 2017November 28, 2017 Download
Evaluating the NFSMI ARD Competencies- Perceptions of District Administrators and School Nutrition DirectorsNovember 28, 2017November 28, 2017 Download
Evaluating the Application of NFSMI Training on the HealthierUS School Challenge in School Nutrition OperationsNovember 28, 2017November 28, 2017 Download
Emergency Preparedness Needs Assessment of Centralized School Foodservice and Warehousing Operations_2006November 28, 2017November 28, 2017 Download
Effectiveness of In-Classroom Breakfast ProgramsNovember 28, 2017November 28, 2017 Download
Educator Survey for Child Nutrition Education ModulesNovember 28, 2017November 28, 2017 Download
Eating at School- A Summary of NFSMI Research on Time Required by Students to Eat Lunch_2001November 28, 2017November 28, 2017 Download
Determining the Job Functions of Child Care Providers in CACFP OperationsNovember 28, 2017November 28, 2017 Download
Data-Driven Decision Making- Guide for School Nutrition ProgramsNovember 28, 2017November 28, 2017 Download
Continuous Quality Improvement Process Tailored for the School Nutrition Environment_2006November 28, 2017November 28, 2017 Download
Characteristics of Successful Long-Term EmployeesNovember 28, 2017November 28, 2017 Download
Center for Training Excellence - Summary Document of Research for the Center for Training ExcellenceNovember 28, 2017November 28, 2017 Download
Case Study Approach Examining Local Wellness Policy Development and the Perceived Impact to the School CommunityNovember 28, 2017November 28, 2017 Download
CACFP Training Resource ChecklistNovember 28, 2017November 28, 2017 Download
Branding the School Nutrition Program- Building the Foodservice Personality Technical ReportNovember 28, 2017November 28, 2017 Download
Branding the School Nutrition Program- Building the Foodservice Personality Executive SummaryNovember 28, 2017November 28, 2017 Download
Best Recruitment and Retention PracticesNovember 28, 2017November 28, 2017 Download
Best Practices for Marketing the School Nutrition ProgramNovember 28, 2017November 28, 2017 Download
Best Practice Guide for Increasing High School Student Participation and Satisfaction in the National School Lunch Program Best Practice Guide; Executive summaryNovember 28, 2017November 28, 2017 Download
Barriers to Recess Placement Prior to Lunch in Elementary SchoolsNovember 28, 2017November 28, 2017 Download
Assessing Point-of-Service Systems in School Nutrition Programs in the United StatesNovember 28, 2017November 28, 2017 Download
Afterschool Care Program NSLP Snack Service Best Practices Guide to Best PracticesNovember 28, 2017November 28, 2017 Download