K-12

Americans favor limiting sale of unhealthy school food, says poll
03-14-2013
Gallup poll reports 2/3 of American would vote for healthy food measure.
Americans don't see kids as overweight, says poll
03-13-2013
Only 15 percent of parents said their children are a little or very overweight.
Whole Kids Foundation donates salad bars to Wis. schools
03-13-2013
Foundation is charitable arm of Whole Foods Market.
Some Schools to Take Heavy Hit From Competitive Food Regs
03-13-2013
District with low free- and reduced-percentage say proposed rules would mean tens of thousands of dollars lost.
Don’t Forget Produce
03-13-2013
Maine middle school students work to reduce waste
03-11-2013
Small efforts have reduced trash by 94%.
On Being a Contestant on “Chopped,” for Timothy Cipriano
03-10-2013
Timothy Cipriano talks about his time competing on TV's "Chopped."
Del Mar schools revamped lunch increases sales
03-07-2013
Partnering with Northern California-based Choicelunch has helped improve participation.
Group says competitive foods regs may cost millions
03-07-2013
The American Action Forum estimates the regs will cost $127 million.
SNA lobbies Congress to delay new breakfast regulations
03-06-2013
Directors say they need more time adjusting to lunch regs.
Top Chefs
03-06-2013
Columbus, Ohio, schools hunting for partner districts
03-05-2013
District hopes to find cost savings is districts partner up to provide meals to students.
Farm fresh food comes to Minn. schools
03-05-2013
Schools also considering building greenhouse to provide produce.
FDA considers "diet milk" that uses aspartame
03-01-2013
Diary industry wants to use the sweetener without labeling milk differently.
Twitter Posts
03-01-2013
Study shows connection between school breakfast and improved math skills
02-28-2013
Study conducted as part of Share Our Strength.
Family-style service teaches students social skills
02-28-2013
"Eatiquette" program was designed by local Philly chef.
USDA extends grains, proteins exception through 2014
02-28-2013
Schools must only meet weekly maximums.
Florida districts report success with contract foodservice
02-25-2013
Choice comes down to cost savings and expertise.
Massachusetts district partners with Board of Health to divert food waste
02-21-2013
Officials expect program to cut food waste sent to transfer station by 50%.

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