About the Department
Doral Academy of Texas Child Nutrition Services department operates according to the United States Department of Agriculture and the Texas Department of Agriculture guidelines and policies that govern the School Breakfast Program and the National School Lunch Program. Doral Academy of Texas Child Nutrition Services proudly serves delicious and nutritious meals to students every school day.
Department Mission: Provide students with a high-quality, nutritious meal in a safe, clean environment that inspires students to develop dietary habits that will improve academic performance and lifelong health.
Department Vision: The Doral Academy of Texas Child Nutrition Service Department wants to be recognized as one of the premier Child Nutrition Services programs in central Texas.
Nutritional Requirements
Doral Academy of Texas Child Nutrition Services takes great care in planning menus that meet the nutritional needs of our students. We strive to serve healthy school meals following established strategies for menu planning and preparation as they relate to optimal nutrition:
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- Increase whole grain offerings
- Increase dark, leafy green vegetable offerings
- Increase red/orange vegetable offerings
- Increase the variety of legumes
- Increase fiber
- Increase calcium
- Reduce sodium
- Reduce processed foods
- Reduce sugar
- Eliminate trans fats
Department Contact Information
R. Michael Jones | Director of Child Nutrition Services
(P) (210) 541-0051 ext. 2305 | (E) mike.jones@somersetacademytx.org
