Latta Elementary School students of Amy Moody’s fourth grade class and Gregory Dean Parker’s fifth grade class were involved in a hands-on experiment in the school’s cafeteria to introduce the students to the school’s new, healthier choice menu.
During the visit, students made whole wheat sugar cookies by following the directions on the recipe.
They utilized their math skills while counting and measuring ingredients, and they conducted a taste test.
The students were pleasantly surprised at the taste of the whole wheat cookie in comparison to a white bread cookie.
They were also quite surprised how much healthier whole wheat is for you.
Whole wheat is rich in fiber and magnesium which makes you feel satisfied faster, and is good for your blood sugar.
Whole wheat is also much lower in fat and cholesterol, and reduces the risk of developing heart problems, diabetes, and cancer. Food Service Director, Theresa Rogers, and cafeteria manager, Carolyn Caulder, of Latta Elementary School have worked together to implement an increase of fresh fruits, vegetables, whole wheat, and low fat milk into students’ diet.
Latta Elementary School principal, Debra Morris, and Latta Elementary School teachers and staff are confident that this new way of eating will contribute to a healthier lifestyle for students.
Latta Elementary School received the Bronze Award for implementing this new, healthier menu.