Tucson Unified School District
C elebratin g Local Food , Local F arms & Nutrition E ducation !
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Tucson Unified School District’s Food Services is proud to be participating in Wellness Wednesdays celebrating local foods & local farms & nutrition education!
TUSD’s Wellness Policy
Microgreens
Microgreens are young greens that are harvested 1 - 2 weeks after sprouting.
With microgreens short growing cycle can harvest multiple crops throughout the year.
Microgreens are smaller than “baby greens.”
Microgreens range in size from 1 to 1.5 inches long.
There are over 25 different types of microgreens.
Microgreens 40X MORE nutrients than the full-grown crop.
Microgreens are known for their
Microgreens can be grown in soil or hydroponically
Common types of microgreens: arugula, broccoli, celery & radishes.
Urban Roots Farm
Urban Roots Farm is an indoor hydroponics farm specializing in microgreens
Hydroponics is a method of growing plants in nutrient-rich water rather than soil.
Urban Roots Farm uses a closed loop system to minimize water waste
Urban Roots Farm uses biodegradable packing.
Urban Roots Farm is located in Scottsdale, AZ.
arugula, beets, cantaloupe & more!
Cheese
Wisconsin is the #1 cheese producing state in the U.S.
There are different types of cheeses.
The most popular types of cheese include mozzarella, cheddar, parmesan & feta.
Cheese is a dairy product made from curdling milk. makes
Cheeses can age for several weeks to years.
The United States is the #1 cheese producing country in the world.
Cheese comes in many different textures.
Cheese curds are small, bite sized pieces of cheese that are a byproduct of cheesemaking.
Cheese is commonly made from cows milk, but can also be made from goats, sheep & more!
Calcium
Calcium supports healthy bones as well as proper blood &
Calcium is the 5th most abundant chemical element in the Earth’s crust.
Calcium helps keep muscles
99% of the body’s calcium is stored in the bones blood, muscles & other tissues.
Calcium supports heart health .
Calcium helps form bones and teeth and keep them healthy.
Calcium helps to heal cuts & wounds.
Calcium is the MOST abundant mineral in the human body.
Spinach
Spinach is a nutritious, leafy green
Main Types of Spinach:
1. Savoy
2. Semi Savoy
3. Flat
The U.S. harvests around 960,000 pounds of spinach each year.
Spinach is a part of the goosefoot family of the shape of its leaves.
F R E S H spinach is the B E S T spinach!
Flat spinach is the best known & most popular.
Late spring/early spinach season.
Spinach prefer to grow in cooler climates. of its major nutrients after harvesting.
Spinach thrives when grown in sandy soils.
Iron
Iron carries oxygen in the blood, supports the immune system & proper brain function
2 forms of iron: Heme & Non-heme. comes from animal meat and is easily absorbed into the body after eaten. comes from plant foodslike spinach!
Iron is found in EVERY cell of the body.
Non-heme sources of iron are best absorbed into the body when eaten with a source of vitamin C, like an orange.
Iron helps muscles function by carrying oxygen to their cells.
Supports a healthy immune system.
Human blood is RED because of iron and oxygen reacting with each other.
The body uses iron to make hemoglobin.
80% of the Earth’s crust is composed of iron.
Hemoglobin helps carry and transport oxygen in the blood to other parts of the body…like a backpack!
Radishes
Radishes are a type of root vegetableedible plants that grow underground.
The name radish comes from the Latin word which means
Red Globe are the most common variety of radish.
Radishes come in many different shapes & sizes.
Radishes are cool season vegetables.
Radishes are a root vegetable.
Radishes need full sun
Radishes grow very fast – taking only 25 days to grow from seed to harvest ready vegetable.
Potassium
Potassium supports balancing fluid in the body & proper function of the muscles and nerves.
Once potassium enters the body, it functions as an electrolyte.
Electrolytes help amount of water in the body.
Helps to keep the body
Potassium is the THIRD most abundant mineral
The body is made helps promote .
Potassium helps to regulate the
Potassium helps to regulate contractions.
Many runners eat radishes before a run to
Milk is a type of dairy product –most commonly made from cows. essential nutrients
Milk is made up of 85-95% water with the rest being fats, proteins, carbohydrates & vitamins
Breeds of Dairy Cows: 6
1. Ayrshire
2. Brown Swiss
3. Guernsey
4. Holstein
5. Jersey
6. Milking Shorthorn
Holstein cows all have a unique pattern of spots!
1 cow produces around 6 gallons of milk per day. Cows can SEE almost 360 degrees and SMELL up to 6 miles away!
dairy farms!
Protein
Protein builds, maintains and replaces the tissues in the body.
Protein helps to transport & store nutrients throughout the body.
18 - 20% of the body is protein.
EVERY cell in the human body contains protein.
The body cannot store protein long term… which is why protein needs to be consumed daily.
Protein is made
blocks.
Protein plays a big role in building and repairing muscles.
Protein is a MACRONUTRIENT . A macronutrient is a nutrient that the body needs in LARGE
Protein helps maintain fluid balance throughout the body.
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