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Judiciary panel allows relaxed K-12 nutrition standards during states of emergency

 Feb. 10, 2015

West Virginia’s Senate Judiciary Committee approved a bill allowing schools to relax nutrition standards during states of emergency or preparedness.

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Michelle Obama: Kids will eventually embrace changes in school lunches, nutrition

 Feb. 10, 2015

The First Lady says students who are accustomed to eating healthier at school could become a generation that embraces healthier eating habits.

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SNA and produce association at odds over fruit and vegetable serving requirements

Feb. 09, 2015

The SNA and United Fresh Produce Association are in disagreement over fruit and vegetable regulations found in the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act.

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University’s healthy food policy is first of its kind in Kentucky

Feb. 09, 2015

Northern Kentucky University has implemented a policy in which a healthy food option must be included at every food station and all events with catered food. Thirty percent of items in vending machines are now healthy.

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Health inspection scores listed for hospital cafeterias, food courts

Feb. 06, 2015

Four of San Antonio’s largest hospitals received perfect scores, while another hospital received major violations for rodent droppings in the kitchen. Read the list here.

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Sodexo and school district launch website dedicated to nutrition and healthy lifestyles

Feb. 06, 2015

The website allows parents access to menus, nutritional information, free and reduced lunch applications, and online payments.

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What kids eat now affects food decisions in college

Feb. 04, 2015

A study has found that exposure to good food as a child inspires healthy eating while at college, even if kids didn’t like it at the time.

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University dietitian crafts low-calories dishes for college crowd

Feb. 03, 2015

Students at North Carolina State looking for healthy options will be able to choose a pre-designed meal option clocking in at under 500 calories. The dish, designed by NCSU nutrition students, will change daily.

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University of Nebraska-Lincoln says no to “Meatless Monday” campaign

Feb. 03, 2015

In a state known for beef production, the student government at the University of Nebraska voted down a proposal by students who suggested a “Meatless Monday” promotion to raise awareness about the environmental impact of meat consumption.

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Georgia school district starts weekend meal program for needy students

Feb. 02, 2015

The BackPack program in the Richmond County, Ga., school district provides 100 children with canned and packaged goods so their families can create two weekend meals to help keep them fed. The program is being funded through a $214,000 donation from Wal-Mart and John Deere.

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