Glossary of Terms
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
ADA- Average Daily Attendance
ADC- Aid to Dependent Children
ADP- Average Daily Participation
AFDC- Aid to Families with Dependent Children
ANSMP- Assisted Nutrient Standard Menu Plan
BEDS - Basic Education Data System
BJE- Board of Jewish Education
CACFP- Child and Adult Care Food Program
CASDA- Capital Area School Development Association
CDC - Centers for Disease Control
CNA- Child Nutrition Act
CN-Child Nutrition
CNKC- Child Nutrition Knowledge Center
CNMS- Child Nutrition Management System
CNP- Child Nutrition Program
CNRU- Child Nutrition Reimbursement Unit
CRE- Coordinated Review Effort
CSPI- Center for Science in the Public Interest
EMSC- Elementary, Middle, Secondary and Continuing Education
ESEA- Elementary and Secondary Education Act
FAQ- Frequently Asked Question
FDA - Food and Drug Administration
FDPIR- Food Distribution Programs on Indian Reservations
FNS- Food and Nutrition Services
FOIL- Freedom of Information Law
FRAC- Food Research and Action Center
FS- Food Stamps
FSD- Food Service Director
FSMC- Food Service Management Company
FSSA- Family Subsistence Supplemental Allowances
HACCP- Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point
HHS- Health and Human Services
ITS - Information Technology Services
LEA- Local Education Authority
MEP- Migrant Education Program
MI- Master Instructor
MOE- Management Operation Evaluation
NAEP- National Assessment of Educational Progress
NCLB- No Child Left Behind
NSLA- National School Lunch Act
NSLP- National School Lunch Program
NSMP- Nutrient Standard Menu Plan
NYSASBO- New York State Association for School Business Officials
NYSED- New York State Education Department
NYSSFSA- New York State School Food Service Association
OGS- Office Of General Services
OTADA- Office of Temporary Assistance to Needy Families
OVS- Offer versus Serve
RA- Recipient Agency
RCCI- Residential Child Care Institution
RDA- Recommended Daily Allowance
RFP- Request For Proposal
SA- State Agency
SBP- School Breakfast Program
SED- State Education Department
SEDREF - State Education Department Reference File
SEMO- State Emergency Management Office
SFA- School Food Authority
SFSP- Summer Food Service Program
SHIFT- School Health Infrastructure Team
SLAC- School Lunch Advisory Council
SMI- School Meals Initiative
SMP- Special Milk Program
SNA- School Nutrition Association
SNB- Severe Need Breakfast
SPIN- Schools and Professionals in Nutrition
SSI- Supplemental Security Income (Social Security)
T
TA- Technical Assistance
TANF- Temporary Assistance to Needy Families
USDA- United States Department Of Agriculture
WIC- Women, Infants and Children