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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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On the menu: Wellness programs

 Jul. 02, 2014

These days, wellness programs can set companies apart when recruiting or retaining talent. The best wellness programs focus on the whole employee, both at work and at home, allowing the company to enhance employee health, company culture and levels of productivity.

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Inmates sick after maggots found in prison cafeteria

Jul. 02, 2014

Inmates at a Michigan prison are sick after maggots were found on the serving line in its cafeteria.

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Are gluten-free dining halls feeding potential eating disorders?

Jul. 01, 2014

Many campus dining halls are taking measures to cater to a small percentage of on-campus celiac sufferers — and a larger number of gluten-free dieters — but some colleges may also be inadvertently feeding the fire of potential eating disorders.

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Grants help provide healthy food to Wisconsin schools

Jun. 27, 2014

The "But Local, Buy Wisconsin" fund provided 17 state grants to producers, distributors and schools.

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Foodservice directors brainstorm new ways to help children make healthier choices

Jun. 27, 2014

From kale chips to carrot fries, foodservice directors and kitchen managers are getting creative.

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Hospital dietitian replaces food pyramid with "My Healthy Plate"

Jun. 26, 2014

"My Healthy Plate" consists of a half plate of non-starch veggies, one-fourth plate of healthy starches and one-fourth plate of low-fat protein.

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"The illusion of cooking"

By Paul King on Jun. 26, 2014

Food journalist Michael Pollan spoke of this, and more, at this month’s culinary conference at the University of Massachusetts.

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Pa. school district removes 1,300 students from federal lunch program

Jun. 26, 2014

Unionville-Chadds Ford School District 's decision is due to stricter guidelines and will go into effect next school year.

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UC Berkeley to launch UC Food Initiative

Jun. 26, 2014

The UC Food Initiative plan will help expand research, outreach and curriculum for the food system.

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