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Legislator proposes flexible school meal standards

 Apr. 15, 2015

The Reducing Federal Mandates on School Lunch Act would loosen the current sodium and whole grain requirements that schools must meet.

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Anti-meat activists tap social media to force fast food out of hospitals

 By Katie Fanuko on Apr. 14, 2015

The pro-vegan Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine is asking the public to pressure a pediatrics facility into dropping McDonald’s.

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iPads offer prompt, fresh food for patients

Apr. 14, 2015

Patients at a new Georgia medical center campus are able to get fresh, cooked-to-order food with the tap of a finger on an iPad.

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Hospital group holds cook-off

Apr. 14, 2015

Chefs from two separate hospitals went head-to-head in a soup cook-off. Cafeteria diners were able to sample both soups for $1.

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Boston hospital builds model dining space

Apr. 14, 2015

The project aims to create a one-of-a-kind heath care foodservice featuring antibiotic-free meats, cooking classes and a “Chef’s Playground.”

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Sweet and healthy: Natural sweeteners

By Lindsey Ramsey on Apr. 13, 2015

With a goal of making menus healthier, operators across all market segments are increasingly turning to alternative sweeteners such as honey, maple syrup and agave to reduce their reliance on granulated white sugar.

5 Cutting-edge functions of Mission Bay Hospital’s high-tech meal order system

By Paul King on Apr. 13, 2015

Here are five cutting-edge features of Mission Bay Hospital’s high-tech meal order system.

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April 2015: Vegetarian

Apr. 13, 2015

Snapshots of all the recipes from the March 2015 issue featuring vegan and vegetarian dishes.

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Save the salads

Apr. 13, 2015

On Friday, when we break down our salad bar, we freeze 75 percent of the items for use in soups and other dishes.

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Lauren Koff, R.D.

Apr. 13, 2015

Lauren Koff has made a difference at Houston County Schools by implementing USDA's new meal patterns, organizing a Smart Snacks Food Show and securing a grant.

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