Objectives of the Association
- To promote the optimal health, nutrition and education of all children by supporting nutritionally adequate and educationally sound, financially accountable, nonprofit child nutrition and school community nutrition programs.
- To promote high standards for child nutrition and school community nutrition programs with an emphasis on nutritionally adequate meals which are appealing to children.
- To promote united efforts between school personnel, allied organizations, industry and the public to assure every child an opportunity to receive the benefits of the child nutrition and nutrition education programs.
- To promote high standards and to provide appropriate educational programs, incentives and recognition for professional development of child nutrition personnel.
- To promote research and development in child nutrition programs.
- To promote the establishment of a national nutrition policy and legislation which provide optimal nutrition education for children.
- To promote the involvement of students and the school community in child nutrition programs.
- To promote membership and provide services to members.
Code of Ethics
Members of the School Nutrition Association are committed to the improvement of community-directed quality child nutrition programs. Members are charged to fulfill an obligation to their association, school, community and related professional groups in achieving common goals.
- To guide personal conduct by the highest professional standards.
- To uphold the SNA mission.
- To embrace continuous learning within the profession and apply this knowledge to improve the quality of the program.
- To participate in development of pertinent legislation.
- To promote public support to improve the image of school nutrition programs.
- To appreciate the value, dignity and differences of all persons.
- To use the highest ethical standards while conducting business
Newsletter
pdf Newsletter NSNA Fall 2023 (2.66 MB)
