FCPS Salad Bars

Fairfax County Public Schools, Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) Director, Rodney Taylor, is dedicated to teaching students to become life-long healthy eaters. FNS is in the process of creating a program that is based on fresh and local procurement with
nutrition integrity as a main objective.
Salad bars offer a variety of nutritious choices every day and encourage children to consistently build meals based on a foundation of colorful fruits and vegetables.
Science based research proves that changing access and availability in school settings has a direct correlation to wellness. Incorporating salad bars is a strategy that models healthy eating and reinforces positive behaviors.
School environments have unparalleled potential to impact the lives of students by utilizing service models that are conducive to healthy eating.