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Nebraska-area schools completes goal to have students fit by 2020

 Apr. 28, 2015

Partnership for a Healthy Lincoln set a goal five years ago to reduce childhood obesity rates in Lincoln Public Schools by 10 percent by 2020—LPS has reached that goal six years ahead of schedule. Now the goal is to double that percent.

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Are insects the future of food?

 Apr. 28, 2015

With the population rising and the demand for protein increasing, producers and operators will need to find enough protein to feed billions more mouths.

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Connecticut-area school partners with local farmers for nutritious foods

Apr. 27, 2015

One food services director says although she isn’t sure how many students are eating the vegetables, the most important thing is that they’re being exposed to them.

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Students ditching Chipotle, Subway for healthy cafeteria food

Apr. 27, 2015

Students who normally go to Chipotle or Subway for lunch say their school cafeteria is making strides in healthful, flavorful food that kids want to eat.

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Emoticons, prizes help kids eat healthy

Apr. 27, 2015

A study out of San Diego shows students make healthier decisions at lunch when guided by emoticons and with a prize incentive.

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District turns program around after students forced to skip lunch

Apr. 27, 2015

Earlier this year, students at one district were forced to skip lunch due to food shortages. See how things have changed.

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Chartwells announces new nutrition mobile app

Apr. 27, 2015

The app, Nutrislice, provides dietary information and allows Chartwells to communicate with both parents and

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Save coffee grounds

Apr. 24, 2015

We save our coffee grounds in 5-gallon buckets.

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School-garden advocate a finalist for $1 million prize

Apr. 24, 2015

Stephen Ritz founded the nonprofit Green Bronx Machine with his students at New York City’s P.S. 55, which has installed more than 100 gardens at schools throughout the city.

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Silver Plate winner entices clients with a cue from Apple

By Katie Fanuko on Apr. 24, 2015

Restaurant Associates’ Edward Sirhal showcases new menu items and initiatives through an Apple-inspired summit.

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