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District’s summer nutrition program doubles

 Jul. 20, 2015

The Hollister School District served 5,492 lunches in June, up from 2,698 lunches during the same period last year – which the director of student nutrition attributes to more district focus on students’ nutritional needs.

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Hospital joins healthy foods initiative

 Jul. 17, 2015

Kiowa County Memorial Hospital has joined 75 Kansas hospitals pledging to the Kansas Hospital Association to examine food and beverage practices.

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Hostos Community College launches farmers market

By Bianca N. Herron on Jul. 17, 2015

The first major farmers market to open at the school, the Hostos Greenmarket also offers Bronxites another place to grab fresh produce.

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Study: Plump cartoon characters encourage overeating in kids

Jul. 16, 2015

A study by the University of Colorado-Boulder shows that children consumer more fattening foods such as cookies and candy after observing seemingly overweight cartoon characters.

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Facing deficit, high school brings banned snacks back

Jul. 15, 2015

Fearing tightening regulations, the Bozeman School Board voted to suspend the high school’s participation in the NSLP, while elementary and middle schools will remain involved.

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Maryland county exec vetoes nutrition-standards bill

Jul. 15, 2015

Howard County Executive Allan Kittleman vetoed a bill that would have restricted vending-machine items on county properties and at youth-oriented programs operated by county agencies.

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Gardens offer more than healthy eats

Jul. 14, 2015

A registered dietitian recently planted a patio garden at Mayo Clinic, citing benefits such as fresh produce for the hospital and opportunities for physical activity, stress release and education.

People

David Gorberg: proactive salesmanship

By Lindsey Ramsey on Jul. 13, 2015

Fostering a food connection and salesmanship remains a driving influence in David Gorberg's role as general manager for Unidine at Tufts Health Plan.

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Children's hospital builds in classes and a taste of normalcy

By Katie Fanuko on Jul. 13, 2015

When guests at Boston Children’s Hospital walk into the Fresh Food Court cafeteria, they’ll be able to pick up a meal—or some new cooking pointers.

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3 questions: Michelle Bernstein

Jul. 13, 2015

Michelle Bernstein describes what goes into creating a menu for cancer patients, how people have reacted and what's next for Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital.

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