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Kids' menus draw ire over lack of healthy options
04-01-2013
Study says kids meals failed to meet nutritional standards 97% of the time.
After-school snacks get the healthy treatment in Ky.
04-01-2013
CATCH after school snack program features education and healthy options.
Iowa hospital responds to criticism, starts composting
04-01-2013
Hospital reportedly threw away $181,000 worth of food last year.
Mass. schools say meal regs to blame for $34,000 deficit
04-01-2013
The previous year the program had a $2,200 surplus.
Vt. school chefs share healthy recipes kids will eat
03-31-2013
Chefs releasing a cookbook filled with kid-approved recipes.
Illinois energy drink ban advances
03-29-2013
State representative seeks to protect teens, "take responsibility away" for retailers.
Illinois State students to tweet healthy plates
03-28-2013
Contest encourages students to share healthy plates with campus community.
St. Paul district serves as nutrition example
03-28-2013
Impressive group visits to take notes on district's success.
White House-endorsed chef leads nutrition training for school directors
03-28-2013
White House Champion of Change Garet Berdan shares healthy recipes with operators.
Compass Group launches Carbon FOODprint Toolkit
03-28-2013
Program allows operators to keep track of sustainability metrics.
Iowa State Senate approves healthy cafeteria bill
03-26-2013
Measure would set dietary standards for public cafeterias.
SNA responds to USDA’s competitive foods regs
03-25-2013
Association wants USDA to issue interim final rule with additional comment period.
New Haven schools launch learning labs during lunch
03-25-2013
Labs feature health classes and cooking demonstrations.
Tulane weighing punishments for dining hall theft
03-25-2013
Theft caused $50,000 charge to Tulane last semester.
Jeanne Reilly named outstanding Maine foodservice director
03-25-2013
Reilly now in the running for national award.
Wisconsin-Platteville dining launches health blog
03-25-2013
Blog allows students to voice concerns about campus food.
Sandi Walter first recipient of SNF’s Josephine Martin National Policy Fellow
03-25-2013
Fellow allows SNA member to attend the Legislative Action Conference for the first time.
Study shows small changes improve soldiers' health
03-25-2013
Obesity within military is currently 13%.
Wellness initiatives credited with obesity rate decrease
03-21-2013
Five percent fewer students overweight or obsese compared to 2012 survey.
New school regs mean financial hit for Texas district
03-21-2013
District says sales are down in regular lunch and a la carte.

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