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Plant-based options boost creativity

 By Andrea Strong on Dec. 15, 2015

Although colleges and universities have long offered vegan choices, the segment is upping its game. Yale's efforts to feed vegans exceed what's required.

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Video: The fundamentals of feeding IBD patients

 By FSD Staff on Dec. 15, 2015

A doctor summarizes the basics.

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How K-12 foodservice directors are combatting food insecurity

By Lisa Arnett on Dec. 15, 2015

By taking advantage of federal programs and partnering with their communities, K-12 foodservice operations are tackling food insecurity in their districts.

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Turn healthy eating into a game

Dec. 14, 2015

[To promote healthier eating], Aultman Hospital invites guests to guess the weight of their salad. Guess within a certain range, and it’s free.

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Study: Salad bars in the lunch line encourage produce consumption

By FSD Staff on Dec. 14, 2015

Research published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics suggests that the placement of healthy items can make a huge difference in how likely students are to eat them.

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Chicago student boycotters asked to evaluate lunches

By FSD Staff on Dec. 10, 2015

District officials have asked for the feedback, but the students say they’ll boycott again if issues aren’t addressed.

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Okla. district uses ‘blender bikes’ to promote healthy lifestyles

By FSD Staff on Dec. 10, 2015

The blenders, which are powered by pedaling, will be located in high school smoothie bars.

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Stanford shifts to 100% antibiotic-free and halal chicken

By Bianca N. Herron on Dec. 09, 2015

The university estimates it will buy 180,000 pounds per year.

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N.Y. parents allege breakfast program robs kids of education

By FSD Staff on Dec. 08, 2015

Although free breakfasts should take no more than 15 minutes, parents at PS 343, the Peck Slip School, say it takes as much as 30.

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Students shop in school food pantry

By FSD Staff on Dec. 08, 2015

North Middle School students can choose from a variety of food, including fruit, vegetables, proteins and breakfast.

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