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New dining standards proposed for skilled-nursing facilities

 By Bianca N. Herron on Jul. 15, 2015

The proposed changes reflect a growing trend in senior living—to provide a greater variety of foods that are made with higher-quality ingredients and that cater to residents’ religious and cultural preferences, as well as their nutritional needs.

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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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Clock ticking on reauthorization of Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act

By Dana Moran on Jul. 13, 2015

With thousands of bills hitting Congress, the SNA knew a nationwide effort was needed to make reauthorization of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act a priority.

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Oregon legislature votes to expand state farm-to-school program

Jul. 10, 2015

An additional $3.3 million will be provided to the farm-to-school program, allowing all school districts to purchase locally grown food.

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FDA delays menu labeling a year

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 09, 2015

The FDA acknowledges that more clarity is needed before compliance the disclosure laws for chain restaurants can be enforced.

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FDA promises to clarify menu-labeling rules next month

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 09, 2015

The assurance of clarity came as part of the agency’s decision to delay enforcement until 2016.

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Using bright produce to entice kids

By Dana Moran on Jul. 09, 2015

Some tips on how to entice students to take their half-cup of fruit or vegetables at lunch time in compliance with The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act.

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New Jersey school board drops ‘cheese sandwich’ rule for students

Jul. 08, 2015

Cheese sandwiches will no longer be served to students who forget to bring their lunch card to school. Instead, students who forget their cards will be sent to the back of the line to receive the same lunch as their peers.

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Lawmakers step up fight against school lunch rules

Jul. 07, 2015

With the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act expiring in September, Republicans are convening a series of hearings to dial back the controversial nutrition standards.

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