Schools
Gwinnett Schools Offering More Healthy Lunch Options
Prices for lunch and breakfast at Gwinnett County schools will stay the same when kids return to classes Aug. 6.
Following the , Gwinnett County Public Schools will be adding more options that pack a better nutritional punch.
New on the lunch lines at schools throughout the county will be:
- Asian Bowls with Lo Mein and Veggies
- Baked Sweet Potato Waffle Fries
- Banana Yogurt Bars with fresh fruit toppings
- Whole Grain Biscuit Breakfast Sandwiches
- Cuban, Greek, and Hawaiian Specialty Sandwiches
- Whole Grain Flat Bread Pizzas Spicy Grilled Chicken Filet Sandwiches
Below is a breakdown of the 21,607,762 student lunches and 10,671,375 student breakfasts served in the 2011-2012 school year:
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- Whole Grain Pizza - 3,143,900 servings
- 100% Orange Juice - 3,086,020 servings
- Assorted Side Salads - 2,924,092 servings
- Low Fat Strawberry Yogurt - 1,912,192 servings
- Premium, All White Meat Chicken Chunks - 1,443,114 servings
- Spring Water - 1,083,096 bottles
- Assorted Chef Salads - 651,691 servings
- Fresh Local Apples - 462,750 servings
- Fresh Local Watermelon - 439,900 servings
- Fresh Local Bell Peppers - 146,412 servings
- Fresh Local Broccoli - 22,344 servings
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