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Judiciary panel allows relaxed K-12 nutrition standards during states of emergency

 Feb. 10, 2015

West Virginia’s Senate Judiciary Committee approved a bill allowing schools to relax nutrition standards during states of emergency or preparedness.

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Michelle Obama: Kids will eventually embrace changes in school lunches, nutrition

 Feb. 10, 2015

The First Lady says students who are accustomed to eating healthier at school could become a generation that embraces healthier eating habits.

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SNA and produce association at odds over fruit and vegetable serving requirements

Feb. 09, 2015

The SNA and United Fresh Produce Association are in disagreement over fruit and vegetable regulations found in the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act.

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Obama criticizes colleges for driving up costs with gourmet food

Feb. 09, 2015

President Barack Obama criticized university administrators Friday for driving up the cost of college with high-priced extras such as gourmet cafeteria food.

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Local pub could find new home at university student union

Feb. 09, 2015

Oregon brewer, Falling Sky, hopes to open a pub and pizzeria in the remodeled Erb Memorial Union at the University of Oregon.

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University’s healthy food policy is first of its kind in Kentucky

Feb. 09, 2015

Northern Kentucky University has implemented a policy in which a healthy food option must be included at every food station and all events with catered food. Thirty percent of items in vending machines are now healthy.

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District considers privatizing food service

Feb. 09, 2015

School officials in Tennessee are exploring the cost and effectiveness of privatizing the district’s food service with a cafeteria management company. The business would likely oversee staffing, equipping and operating.

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Health inspection scores listed for hospital cafeterias, food courts

Feb. 06, 2015

Four of San Antonio’s largest hospitals received perfect scores, while another hospital received major violations for rodent droppings in the kitchen. Read the list here.

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Ninth university in Canada becomes a Fair Trade campus

Feb. 06, 2015

Students campaigned, now every cup of coffee and tea bought from foodservice vendors on the University of Northern British Columbia campus is certified Fair Trade.

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Sodexo and school district launch website dedicated to nutrition and healthy lifestyles

Feb. 06, 2015

The website allows parents access to menus, nutritional information, free and reduced lunch applications, and online payments.

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