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School sees less tardiness since implementing breakfast in the classroom

 Sep. 23, 2015

Sugarland Elementary School Principal Gail Brady says breakfast in the classroom has fostered a sense of community and has virtually eliminated “tardies.”

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Create a fresh fruit base for healthy beverages

 Sep. 21, 2015

Use fresh, seasonal fruits to create a base for agua fresca, smoothies and raspados [Mexican shaved ice]. You can choose in-season, local fruit.

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Snack program delivers fresh produce to students

Sep. 21, 2015

The Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program at Cherokee Elementary School allows students to sample fresh produce in the classroom during snack time.

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Rutgers University promotes “Meatless Monday” pledge

Sep. 17, 2015

"Meatless Monday"'s website asks students and professors to join hundreds of other university students to sign the pledge to replace meat, chicken and fish with plant-based meals each Monday.

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Invite the circus to promote nutrition

Sep. 15, 2015

To generate student excitement, San Diego Unified School District had its schools apply in a raffle to have the local circus perform at a general assembly.

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How to deal with dairy allergies

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 15, 2015

Cow’s milk is the most common food allergy among babies and young children—2.5 percent of the population experience an adverse reaction, says the CDC.

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10 ideas: How to get students to empty their trays

By Lisa Arnett on Sep. 15, 2015

From crafting fun packaging to involving students in taste tests, K-12 operators share their best practices for reducing cost and food waste.

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Assisted-living center puts residents on Mediterranean diet

Sep. 15, 2015

The meal plan is more about filling residents with tasty, good-for-you foods that promote heart and brain health than it is about calorie restriction, officials say.

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Use the alphabet to feature produce

Sep. 15, 2015

Every March, to celebrate National Nutrition Month, Windham Raymond School District makes its way through the alphabet by featuring produce from A to Z.

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How to plan for food allergies

By Dina Berta on Sep. 15, 2015

The number of children with a food allergy rose 18 percent from 1997 to 2007, however, just 38 percent of K-12 operators had allergy training in the past year.

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