Student Nutrition

Food Service for Waukegan Community Unit School District #60 is provided by Preferred Meals an Elior Company. The motto of Preferred Meals an Elior Company is "Our extraordinary team of professionals delivers innovative culinary experiences uniquely tailored for each customer and local community that we serve."

Preferred Meals an Elior Company's K-12 team is committed to a progressive menu strategy that reinforces the tenets of proper nutrition, addresses the diverse needs of K-12 students, and reflects the shared mission to improve student health and academic achievement.

Preferred Meals an Elior Company's Top Ten Nutrition Commitments:

  1. Serve high-quality, nourishing meals.
  2. Promote breakfast and expand its availability.
  3. Offer healthy, nutrient-dense snacks.
  4. Eliminate added trans fats.
  5. Reduce use of processed foods, added fats, sugar, and salt.
  6. Source high-quality, local produce and other products.
  7. Enable healthy lifestyles through nutrition education.
  8. Create sustainable, energy-efficient, healthy school buildings and environments.
  9. Advance employee growth as well as their, knowledge, and sensitivity to wellness.
  10. Provide thought leadership and legislative advocacy on behalf of our nation's students.

With extensive culinary and nutrition expertise and experience, Preferred Meals an Elior Company specializes in creative and great-tasting menus that make eating right exciting for students of all ages and backgrounds.

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