Nutrition Advisory Councils
Are you interested in educating students about the importance of good nutrition and promoting your school foodservice program? If so, starting a Nutrition Advisory Council in your school is the way to go.
Organizing a Nutrition Advisory Council (NAC) in your school benefits both the students and your school nutrition program. A NAC serves as a link between students, school foodservice personnel, administrators, and the community. Not only is a NAC a vehicle to spread the word about the important role good nutrition plays in students' lives, but it provides important feedback from students on what they like - or don't like - about their school foodservice program. By involving students with NAC you will reinforce the idea that school nutrition programs are for them.
Nutrition Advisory Councils (NACs) were first formed in 1973 based on the idea that students should have an active role in their school meals programs. NACs offer a forum where ideas can be exchanged for the benefit of all people involved, including teachers and students. NACs are a vehicle to spread the word about the important role good nutrition plays in our lives and encourages student input in school nutrition programs.
Nutrition Advisory Council Handbook Nutrition Advisory Council Affiliation Form The Georgia School Nutrition Association continues to sponsor the NAC programs in Georgia. GSNA also sponsors a NAC Art Contest for NAC Chapters each year. NAC Art Contest Each year, the Georgia School Nutrition Association promotes a statewide art contest that is based on the GSNA President’s theme for the year.
Contest Guidelines:
2025 NAC Art Contest Guidelines & Award Form
Contest Deadlines:
NAC of the Year Award The Georgia Nutrition Advisory Council of the Year Award recognizes a NAC that has accomplished one special project or activity that FOCUSED on creating a positive image or awareness of its program. Nutrition Advisory Council of the Year Award Form For additional information about any of the NAC activities please contact the GSNA Headquarters office |