K-12 School Nutrition Information
Beef's 10 essential nutrients help strengthen school meals success, including B-vitamins, zinc, and iron. High-quality protein. 100% Creditable. Research and clinical studies have shown the benefits to consuming lean beef and how it plays an important role in filling nutrient gaps.
Resources for School Nutrition Professionals
School Nutrition Recipes
Beef. It's What's For Dinner.® has partnered with Healthy School Recipes. Visit their site for nutritious beef recipes that keep students fueled for the classroom, by supporting optimal growth and cognitive development.
Educational Videos
Plant Forward School Meals with Beef
Plant Forward School Meals with Beef featuring Randi Boleman, PhD, RD, LD, CSSD and Shalene McNeill PhD, RD
Ground Beef Cooking Tips
The Wisconsin Beef Council and our chef partner share best practices for cooking with raw ground beef in school food service settings. Learn food safety practices, bulk batch preparation and more cooking tips for your kitchen equipment.
Beef Stir-Fry Tips
In partnership with the Wisconsin Beef Council, we review guidelines and best practices for cooking with beef in school food service kitchens and demonstrate using beef as a whole muscle substitute in stir-fries.
Burger and Meatball Tips
Together the Wisconsin Beef Council and our chef partner showcase beef purchasing practices and how to credit locally purchased beef. View a live demonstration using local beef to make meatballs and smashburgers.
Build Your Most Valuable Plate with Beef
School days are packed with practice, friends, family time and extracurriculars. Some days your schedule can feel like you are chasing a curveball from the moment you wake up to the last minutes of daylight. Student athletes have an intense workload that requires a diet packed with energy and nutrients.
Nutrition Education Hub
The health and nutrition community's destination for complementary continuing education.
Beef Aficionados
Calling credentialed health and nutrition professionals! Our online community of nutrition experts support beef in healthy eating patterns and connect, empower and amplify your work to optimize nutrition for all. Engage for exclusive opportunities with beef experts, early access to nutrition research and resources and inspiration for showcasing beef in a healthy lifestyle.