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School sees less tardiness since implementing breakfast in the classroom

 Sep. 23, 2015

Sugarland Elementary School Principal Gail Brady says breakfast in the classroom has fostered a sense of community and has virtually eliminated “tardies.”

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Create a fresh fruit base for healthy beverages

 Sep. 21, 2015

Use fresh, seasonal fruits to create a base for agua fresca, smoothies and raspados [Mexican shaved ice]. You can choose in-season, local fruit.

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Snack program delivers fresh produce to students

Sep. 21, 2015

The Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program at Cherokee Elementary School allows students to sample fresh produce in the classroom during snack time.

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Rutgers University promotes “Meatless Monday” pledge

Sep. 17, 2015

"Meatless Monday"'s website asks students and professors to join hundreds of other university students to sign the pledge to replace meat, chicken and fish with plant-based meals each Monday.

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Smart Snacks are in, big cookies are out

By Dana Moran on Sep. 15, 2015

When Deputy Editor Dana Moran was a student at Vista Middle School in Ferndale, Wash., the ultimate status snack was a big cookie—which is no longer menued.

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How garden programs get students excited about health

Sep. 15, 2015

Tovah McCord, regional director for The Kitchen Community, shares lessons on why programs like these can help operators get students excited about health.

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How foodservice directors are changing lives and communities

By Dana Moran on Sep. 15, 2015

With an integral role in the nutritional lives of students, employees, patients and seniors, FSDs are called upon to support, nurture and shape communities.

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Calif. school district hires health consultants

Sep. 15, 2015

The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District hired a couple of consultants to evaluate students and educate their families about obesity, diet and other lifestyle issues.

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Invite the circus to promote nutrition

Sep. 15, 2015

To generate student excitement, San Diego Unified School District had its schools apply in a raffle to have the local circus perform at a general assembly.

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How to deal with dairy allergies

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 15, 2015

Cow’s milk is the most common food allergy among babies and young children—2.5 percent of the population experience an adverse reaction, says the CDC.

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