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Debate over school lunch nutrition standards delays agriculture spending bill

 Jul. 14, 2014

Nutrition standards for school lunches have turned into one of the most contentious issues in this year’s appropriations debate.

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Hashing out halal

 Jul. 09, 2014

As incorporation of halal-prepared menu items increases along with the Muslim population in the U.S., the member interest group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Muslims in Dietetics and Nutrition (MIDAN), recently hosted a webinar to discuss halal dietary needs within foodservice operations.

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The Big Idea 2014: Interactive training in dietary restrictions

Jul. 07, 2014

Cornell Dining senior management, including myself, participated in a five-day challenge to eat at campus facilities while following one of six specific dietary restrictions: vegetarian, vegan, dairy free, gluten free, kosher, and dairy and gluten free.

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The Big Idea 2014: Creating a community destination

Jul. 07, 2014

We moved into a new 50-floor building in 2012. Devon wanted to be more than just a company located downtown; we wanted to be a community member, and this new building helped us accomplish that.

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The Big Idea 2014

By FSD Staff on Jul. 07, 2014

This month we present our fourth annual list of 10 ideas to provide a jump-start for innovation in your operation.

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Harvard study suggests new school meal rules are working

Jul. 07, 2014

The study shows that schools are meeting or exceeding many of the intended goals.

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The Big Idea 2014: BYO burrito concept

Jul. 07, 2014

Earlier this year we piloted a build-your-own-burrito concept called Chef Doug’s Burrito. Doug is for Douglas County. We launched it at Thunder Ridge High School and then moved it onto another school.

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The Big Idea 2014: Partnering for health

Jul. 07, 2014

When we combined the food and nutrition services departments back in December 2013 and I assumed leadership over foodservices, I was able to use my experience as an R.D. to begin offering more healthy and specialty food options to our retail customers.

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Topeka hospitals scope out ways to encourage healthier dining choices

Jul. 07, 2014

The Kansas Hospital Association suggests that the hospitals offer more fruits and veggies, provide nutrition labels, eliminate fried foods and offer healthier choices in vending machines.

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The Big Idea 2014: After-school snack program

Jul. 07, 2014

The students in high school have such a long day and so many of them participate in after-school activities and a lot of them eat lunch starting at 10 a.m.

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