Vinnie Kape Registered School Dietitian Utica Community Schools Area 3 Number of years of service in Child Nutrition Programs: 1 Year and 11 months Are you involved with SNAM in any position? Area 3 President Favorite School Lunch Meal: Popcorn Chicken, Asian Bowls How were you introduced to working in Child Nutrition Programs? I was always aware of child nutrition programs but had no clue that specific jobs for Registered Dietitians were available. When the positi

By: Bridget Gaier Dietetic Intern Michigan Department of Education What is Fiber? Fiber is a carbohydrate found in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes. The fiber part of these plants is not digestible and does not give you energy. However, it plays an important part in digestive and heart health when it travels through your gut. Plant foods are a great combination of digestible nutrients and indigestible fiber. What does Fiber do for You? When foods with fiber ar

By Vinnie Kape Registered School Dietitian Utica Community Schools “ Eat real food.” This simple three-word message reflects not only the content of the latest dietary guidelines, but also its form. The 2025–2030 guidelines were published in just ten pages, making them more accessible to the average American than any prior edition. Alongside the document, officials released a new visual: an inverted food pyramid emphasizing proteins, dairy, healthy fats, fruits and vegetables