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FDA releases guidelines on gluten-free food labeling

 Aug. 05, 2013

A gluten-free item cannot contain more than 20 parts per million of gluten.

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Michigan education chief suggests districts consolidate foodservice programs

 Aug. 05, 2013

Administrators hope the plan will save money and allow schools to focus on teaching.

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Backstage Pass

Aug. 01, 2013

We do a Behind the Lunch Counter tour for parents. We invite them to go behind the scenes, to help take the mystery out of what happens behind the counter to create their students’ meals.

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Oregon schools to receive $1.2 million for local purchases

Aug. 01, 2013

State legislature says money will strengthen local economies.

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Study: Students throwing away nearly 50% of food

Aug. 01, 2013

Vegetables were the most likely item to be found in the trash.

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Court: Schools can legally ban peanuts

Aug. 01, 2013

Michigan Court of Appeals dismisses lawsuit filed after district banned peanuts from being brought to schools in students' lunches.

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District's app tells students what's on the menu

Aug. 01, 2013

App also provides nutritional and allergen information.

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Columbus schools' meal program lost $1.75 million last year

Jul. 29, 2013

Unpaid meal debt accounts for $300,000.

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District's creative tactics get students to eat vegetables

Jul. 29, 2013

Taking kids to farm is one strategy that has worked.

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Healthy Oils

By Marygrace Taylor on Jul. 29, 2013

Fat makes you fat? Not anymore, say most experts. In fact, oils like olive and canola are now thought to boost heart health because they are high in unsaturated fats. No wonder they’re becoming the lipids of choice in homes and restaurants. Here&rsq

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