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Kids approve of healthy lunches, survey says

 Jul. 23, 2014

About 70% of elementary students "generally like the new lunches," a study backed by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation shows.

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Georgia districts could receive 30 exemption days for fundraisers

 Jul. 21, 2014

Under new USDA Smart Snacks rules, states can determine how many days districts can opt out of rules regarding fundraising.

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Cincinnati foodservice director makes school lunch healthy and kid-friendly

Jul. 18, 2014

Striding past samples of Pop Tarts and pizza and cookies, Jessica Shelly made a beeline for a booth selling individually packaged sliced fruits and veggies.

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Smaller school districts adapting best to new lunch regulations

Jul. 17, 2014

CHENEY, Wash.—Cooks hustled around the kitchen at Cheney High School on Wednesday preparing a vegetarian lunch feast: fresh salad dressings, hot potato wedges, baked macaroni and cheese, roasted...

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Louisiana hospital promotes healthier choices for employees

Jul. 16, 2014

Morehouse General Hospital has been working over the past year to improve the quality of life for its employees.

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Locally grown foods expand to major institutions

Jul. 16, 2014

A growing network of companies and organizations is delivering food directly from local farms to major institutions like Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in downtown Philadelphia, eliminating scores of middlemen from farm to fork.

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New school health model incorporates 'Whole Child' principles

Jul. 15, 2014

Some of the elements include school climate issues, students engagement and community involvement.

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School officials try healthier cafeteria options

Jul. 15, 2014

Some new featured items include bean burgers, pre-sliced veggie packets and peanut butter substitutes.

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Positive pricing

Jul. 14, 2014

In order to encourage customers to eat more healthfully, we reduced the price of our salad bar to $4.99 per pound, from $6.99. At the same time, we increased the price of sodas.

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UConn No. 1 gluten-free dining university

Jul. 14, 2014

UConn Dining Services offers many options for students with dietary needs, including gluten-free and kosher options.

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