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Salads bulk up

 By Marygrace Taylor on Feb. 16, 2015

The breaded chicken tender salad features whole-grain baked chicken tenders; kid-friendly vegetables and low-fat ranch dressing.

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Best news for guacamole lovers

 Feb. 16, 2015

Avocados can play a role in lowering bad cholesterol, according to a study recently published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.

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Stanford to teach students to cook healthy meals

Feb. 16, 2015

Last month, students at Stanford University learned how to make mushroom risotto courtesy of celebrity chef and food activist Jamie Oliver.

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School offers vaccinations after cafeteria worker confirmed case of Hepatitis A

Feb. 13, 2015

A New Jersey high school will provide teachers and staff with hepatitis A after a cafeteria employee was diagnosed with the contagious infection. The vaccination will be available to anyone who purchased food from the teacher’s cafeteria between Jan. 15 and Jan. 30. where the employee worked.

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Yale Law School launches food law and policy course

Feb. 13, 2015

A new U.S. Food Law and Policy course will examine the environmental, health and safety regulations affecting the foodservice industry.

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Norovirus could be culprit in 'fast-moving' illness of East Stroudsburg University

Feb. 13, 2015

More than 100 ESU students have been hit with gastrointestinal illness. The Pennsylvania Department of Health has been working with ESU Dining Services to investigate a gastrointestinal illness that has affected more than 100 students at ESU.

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Promoting healthy eating

Feb. 11, 2015

Everyone, it seems, wants to offer us tips on healthier eating. Even the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has gotten into the act.

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Several Chicago public schools fail health inspection due to cockroaches, rodent droppings

Feb. 11, 2015

Eleven percent of Chicago Public Schools sampled by CBS 2 failed the mandated health inspection last year due to cockroaches, rodent droppings and improper food storage.

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School district starts text message program to send nutritional updates

Feb. 10, 2015

The Fit Kids Text program at sends families tips about nutrition, healthy eating habits and upcoming school menus.

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School district pulls blue biscuits

Feb. 10, 2015

Middle School parents say students were served biscuits that appeared moldy, though an inspection found the color was due to a chemical reaction.

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