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Liz Applegate
School Food Authority Manager
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Liz Applegate is a Registered Dietitian and is an expert with 10
years of pediatric nutrition experience. Recognizing that
nutrition and proper growth are of significant importance
during the school years, she initiated and managed the Child
and Adult Food Program (CACFP) at her previous
establishment. Liz was successful in providing quality,
nutritious meals within the regulations put forth from the state
including meal patterns, portion control and nutrient
restrictions. She enjoys working one on one or in group settings with children and parents to
create a menu that is appealing to meet food preferences while assuring healthy selections and
variety to maximize learning ability.
Liz is a benefactor of The School Breakfast and National School Lunch Programs which will
provide children at the CEB with healthy foods including whole grains, fruits, vegetables, lean
protein and low fat milk to their daily menus. Although some children may not be accustomed to
some food items, Liz hopes to provide the opportunity to expand children’s taste buds and
desensitize negative perceptions to "healthy" foods. By educating them on the benefits of
incorporating new foods into their daily diet while at school, Liz looks forward to having the
opportunity to teach children about the correlation between healthy nutrition and exceling in
educational achievements. Well-nourished children show increased school attendance, higher
test scores, improved concentration and behavior. By meeting children’s nutritional needs
during the day with healthy and appropriate food selections along with incorporating parent
understanding and support, the children at CEB will excel and Liz’s goal of ensuring success,
health and happiness of every child will be met.
Liz received her Bachelors of Science in Dietetics and Minor in Food Service Management from
the University of Delaware and completed her dietetic internship in North Carolina. Her love for
Delaware brought her back home to support her local community.
Her career includes clinical and food service experience at Bayhealth Medical Center,
Christiana Care Health Services and Nurses N’Kids.