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Fun health and nutrition facts about the Los Gatos Union School District Meal Program.

MC900088692[1] The Los Gatos Union School District Meal Program has been 100% trans-fat free since 2006

MC900088692[1] Many entrees – such as pizza, cereal, muffins, and all sliced bread and buns are made from whole grains

MC900088692[1] All menus meet federal and state guidelines of less than 30% total fat, and less than 10% saturated fat

MC900088692[1] We do not fry any foods – chicken nuggets, breaded chicken patty sandwiches, French fried potatoes, and orange chicken are all baked

MC900088692[1] Our milk selection is all natural, rBST-free, and does not contain any high fructose corn syrup

MC900088692[1] We offer an organic fruit or vegetable option and an entrée made with organic/all natural ingredients daily

MC900088692[1] Fresh fruit and vegetables are acquired through local California growers

MC900088692[1] Ingredients and menu selections are low fat and low sugar whenever possible

MC900088692[1] We no longer use Styrofoam trays at any of our sites.  We have switched to a reusable, washable red basket as a meal tray, helping the environment by limiting excess trash disposal.  All site have recently also converted to condiment pumps to limit the amount of plastic packets being disposed of.