Introduction and Overview

Glossary

ADA - American Dietetic Association
ADP - Average Daily Participation
AMS - Agricultural Marketing Service (USDA)
ANC - Annual National Convention for SNA (formerly ASFSA)
ANSMP - Assisted Nutrient Standard Menu Planning
ARPA - Agricultural Risk Protection Act of 2000
ASFSA - American School Food Service Association, now known as the School Nutrition Association (SNA)
ASSP - After School ("At Risk") Snack Program
CA - Corrective Action
CACCI - Child and Adult Care Center Institution
CACFP - Child and Adult Care Food Program
CAP - Corrective Action Plan
CCC - Child Care Center
CFR - Code of Federal Regulations
CNA - Child Nutrition Act
CNP - Child Nutrition Programs
CPA - Certified Public Accountant
CRE - Coordinated Review Effort
CTV - Consulting Team Visit
DA - Distributing Agency
DGA - Dietary Guidelines for Americans
DHS - Department of Human Services (Utah)
DOH - Department of Health (Utah)
DWS - Department of Workforce Services (Utah)
EdNet - Education Network
EdPAC - Education Purchashing Advisory Committee
F/RP - Free/Reduced-Price (meal eligibility)
FBMS - Food-Based Menu System
FDCH - Family Day Care Home
FDP - Food Distribution Program
FDPIR - Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations
FEP - Family Employment Program (Utah term for TANF)
FNS - Food and Nutrition Service (USDA)
FNSRO - Food and Nutrition Service Regional Office (Mountain Plains, Denver)
FS - Food Stamps
FSA - Farm Service Administration (USDA)
FSIS - Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA)
FSMC - Food Service Management Company
FY - Fiscal Year
GAAP - Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
GAO - Government Accounting Office
HACCP - Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point
IEF - Income Eligibility Form
KCCO - Kansas City Commodity Office (USDA)
LAC - Legislative Action Conference (ASFSA/SNA)
LEA - Local Education Agency
ME - Management Evaluation
NET - Nutrition Education and Training
NFSMI - National Food Service Management Institute
NRC - National Research Council
NSLA - National School Lunch Act
NSLP - National School Lunch Program
NSMP - Nutrient Standard Menu Planning
OANE - Office of Analysis, Nutrition and Evaluation (USDA)
OCR - Office of Civil Rights (USDA)
OIG - Office of Inspector General (USDA)
OMB - Office of Management and Budget
OVS - Offer vs. Serve
PAL - Planned Assistance Level (commodities)
PNP - Private Nonprofit
POS - Point of Service
RA - Recipient Agency
RBRNSLA - Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act
RCCI - Residential Child Care Institution
RDA - Recommended Dietary Allowance
RDI - Recommended Dietary Intake
SA - State Agency (the USOE and equivalents in other states)
SAE - State Administrative Expense
SBP - School Breakfast Program
SD - Serious Deficiency (or Seriously Deficient)
SEA - State Education Agency
SFA - School Food Authority (also see Local Educational Agency or LEA)
SFNS - School Foodservice and Nutrition Specialist (ASFSA/SNA credential)
SFSP - Summer Food Service Program
SIS - Student Information System
SK/FB - Soup Kitchens/Food Banks
SMI - School Meals Initiative
SMP - Special Milk Program
SNA - School Nutrition Association (formerly ASFSA)
SNAU - School Nutrition Association of Utah (formerly USFSA)
SNP - School Nutrition Programs
STAR - State Technical Assistance Review
SY - School Year