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Schools recognized for ability to meet healthier school challenge

 Feb. 24, 2015

Several schools in McHenry County, Ill., have received awards as part of the national Healthier US School Challenge, which urges the creation of nutrition education programs and increased physical activity.

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New eating disorder on the rise at universities

 Feb. 24, 2015

Nutritionists emphasize there’s no perfect diet as a new disorder called orthorexia nervosa – an unhealthy obsession with eating healthy - sweeps college campuses.

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Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee calls for eco-friendly diet

Feb. 24, 2015

The panel is asking that people eat less red meat and more plants, due in part to concerns over greenhouse gas emissions, energy, land and water use.

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Students take Real Food Challenge training

Feb. 24, 2015

Students are learning how to push colleges to purchase more fairly-traded, humanely raised, ecologically sound items called “real food.”

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Is 30 minutes enough for lunch?

Feb. 24, 2015

One school nutrition supervisor says less rushed meal times are crucial to provide students with the opportunity to try different foods.

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Students tackle Sodexo Future Chefs: Health Snack Challenge

Feb. 23, 2015

With the help of school foodservice, students came together in competition to encourage creating healthy, kid-friendly foods.

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Sodexo: Mono not spread via cafeteria cups

Feb. 20, 2015

Contrary to rumors on the Samford University campus, Sodexo says sticky cafeteria cups are not the cause of the mononucleosis outbreak.

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Sodexo expands its animal welfare policy

Feb. 19, 2015

The global food management firm says it will eliminate veal crates from the supply chain and switch to cage-free eggs.

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School Nutrition Association members break ranks over nutrition standards

Feb. 18, 2015

A number of SNA members have signed a petition asking the association to end the campaign to relax school nutrition standards. The organization says the request would limit any flexibility in school nutrition standards and discredit the association.

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Top 20 college farms in America

Feb. 18, 2015

Ranked on size, integration, sustainability and more, Best College Reviews has compiled a list of the top 20 college farms in America.

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