K-12

The Big Idea: Allergy Safety
07-16-2012
Program allows parents to know what allergens are in district's food items.
The Big Idea: Smash Your Food
07-16-2012
Video game teaches students what exactly is in the foods they are eating.
The Big Idea: Wellness in the Schools
07-16-2012
Program is on a mission to improve fitness, nutrition and environment in New York City public schools.
Summer meals' programs latest victim of economic hardship
07-12-2012
Food programs hard to sustain in rural areas.
Sodexo aims to eliminate gestation stalls in pork supply
07-12-2012
Food management company says move meets clients' and industry's need for humane, sustainable purchasing solutions.
Schools replace deep fryers for healthier cooking
07-12-2012
Marshall County will now bake items to meet with new meal regs.
Teaching Moments
07-11-2012
Farm-to-school programs coupled with nutrition education encourages students to try new items.
Mesa schools aim for healthy, restaurant-style meals
07-10-2012
New items include Rachael Ray's Mexi Mac and Cheese.
Study: Cereals' improved health not reflected in advertising
07-10-2012
Spending for unhealthy cereals marketing to children increased by more than 30%
Spring Independent School District, Houston
07-10-2012
Health, training and large kitchens highlighted our visit to Spring.
Fewer public schools selling sugary drinks
07-09-2012
Study says percentage of students who could buy sugary drinks dropped 33% in 2011.
New meal regulations go into effect for schools
07-05-2012
More whole grains and increased fruits and vegetables are now required in school meal programs.
Concerns voiced as school lunch contract renewed
07-02-2012
District demands expanded menu and better employee relations.
Oakland struggles to improve school lunch program
06-29-2012
High free and reduced rate makes implementing change difficult.
On the Tot Chef Culinary Program, for Carrie Beegle
06-28-2012
Cooking class helps engage students and parents in food program.
Proposed nutrition standards worry cranberry industry
06-28-2012
Cranberries must be sweetened, says industry.
"Litterless lunch" recycling may help schools cut costs
06-27-2012
Recycling program hopes to reduce some of the $100,000 yearly hauling costs.
Study says competitive foods should be healthy too
06-26-2012
Many districts have already complied with proposed regulations.
Junk food blamed for food sales drop
06-26-2012
Ottawa district sees loss of $1 million after ban on sodas and fried foods.
City Bans Student from Posting Photos of School Meals Online
06-25-2012
Nine year old’s battle with censorship puts school meals staff in negative light.

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