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University of Tennessee launches meal share program

 By Bianca N. Herron on Jan. 22, 2016

The Big Orange Meal Share allows students to donate any or all of the five guest meals they receive with their meal plan each semester to peers in need.

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Survey: Health and wellness offerings a key factor in college selection

 By Bianca N. Herron on Jan. 21, 2016

Nearly one in five high school students say such programs play a significant role in where they will apply.

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Elementary school brings gluten-free options on board

By FSD Staff on Jan. 21, 2016

The cafeteria director said he hopes to also make the school’s Pasta Wednesdays gluten free.

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Interactive menu helps students calculate calorie intake

By FSD Staff on Jan. 20, 2016

Students at West Ottawa Public Schools can also sort menu items by allergen, officials say.

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400 hospitals pledge to purchase antibiotic free meat

By FSD Staff on Jan. 19, 2016

The facilities plan to raise the portion of ABF proteins to 20 percent.

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Color-coded utensils help identify healthful choices

Jan. 19, 2016

Virginia Commonwealth University uses Meet @ Balance: a colored tongs system at an all-you-care-to-eat salad bar. The tongs help advise healthfulness.

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Fla. health system expands home meal-delivery program

By FSD Staff on Jan. 19, 2016

The four-week program delivers “cook and chill” meals to discharged patients at risk of becoming malnourished.

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Indian spices lighten up stuffed potatoes

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 15, 2016

To create a healthier but gratifying version of a normally calorie-ridden stuffed baked potato, Chuck Hatfield took a few cues from Indian cuisine.

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Calif. hospital recognized for healthy-eating campaign

By FSD Staff on Jan. 13, 2016

Palomar Health received a certificate of recognition for its nutrition education efforts, including its Meatless Monday program, which teaches patients how to make better dietary choices.

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Chipotle’s problems raise food-safety fears

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 13, 2016

A survey finds a belief the industry could be lax.

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