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Facing deficit, high school brings banned snacks back

 Jul. 15, 2015

Fearing tightening regulations, the Bozeman School Board voted to suspend the high school’s participation in the NSLP, while elementary and middle schools will remain involved.

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Chartwells pulls out of contract with D.C. public schools

By Bianca N. Herron on Jul. 15, 2015

It's become clear the company is "no longer a valued partner" to the school system, company president Rhonna Cass said in a letter Tuesday.

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Food delivery banned from New Jersey school

Jul. 15, 2015

Citing a security issue, Pequannock High School’s board introduced a change in policy that bans outside lunch deliveries from delis, pizzerias and other food establishments.

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New dining standards proposed for skilled-nursing facilities

By Bianca N. Herron on Jul. 15, 2015

The proposed changes reflect a growing trend in senior living—to provide a greater variety of foods that are made with higher-quality ingredients and that cater to residents’ religious and cultural preferences, as well as their nutritional needs.

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Gardens offer more than healthy eats

Jul. 14, 2015

A registered dietitian recently planted a patio garden at Mayo Clinic, citing benefits such as fresh produce for the hospital and opportunities for physical activity, stress release and education.

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18 best college dining halls

Jul. 14, 2015

BestColleges.com has ranked the 18 best dining halls in the nation according to taste, health and dietary preference.

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Iowa medical center finds solutions for food waste

Jul. 14, 2015

After a local paper chastised the University of Iowa hospital system for its high amount of food waste, hospital leaders took a multi-pronged approach to waste reduction and sustainability.

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Hospital revamps food-delivery service

Jul. 14, 2015

Vidant Medical Center is offering a new program called “At Your Request,” a hotel-style room service where patients can call a center at any time during the day, hear all of the meal options and order the items they want.

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Marshall University dining hall gets a facelift

Jul. 14, 2015

The $1 million renovation, funded by foodservice provider Sodexo, is designed to give the space a casual, restaurant-like feel that lends itself to a hangout space as well as a dining area.

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University program increases local food in Iowa schools

Jul. 13, 2015

By creating a five-week cycle menu that changes depending on the season, a program funded through Iowa State University was able to increase the usage of Iowa-grown foods in four state school districts.

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