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Senators introduce School Lunch Price Protection Act

 By Bianca N. Herron on Jul. 28, 2015

The legislation would prevent schools from being forced to raise meal prices if their child nutrition programs are financially solvent.

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Bill to relax lunch regs advances in Congress

 Jul. 16, 2015

The measure would ease the whole-grains and salt-reduction requirements in the reauthorized law.

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Maryland county exec vetoes nutrition-standards bill

Jul. 15, 2015

Howard County Executive Allan Kittleman vetoed a bill that would have restricted vending-machine items on county properties and at youth-oriented programs operated by county agencies.

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New dining standards proposed for skilled-nursing facilities

By Bianca N. Herron on Jul. 15, 2015

The proposed changes reflect a growing trend in senior living—to provide a greater variety of foods that are made with higher-quality ingredients and that cater to residents’ religious and cultural preferences, as well as their nutritional needs.

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Facing deficit, high school brings banned snacks back

Jul. 15, 2015

Fearing tightening regulations, the Bozeman School Board voted to suspend the high school’s participation in the NSLP, while elementary and middle schools will remain involved.

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Clock ticking on reauthorization of Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act

By Dana Moran on Jul. 13, 2015

With thousands of bills hitting Congress, the SNA knew a nationwide effort was needed to make reauthorization of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act a priority.

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Oregon legislature votes to expand state farm-to-school program

Jul. 10, 2015

An additional $3.3 million will be provided to the farm-to-school program, allowing all school districts to purchase locally grown food.

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Using bright produce to entice kids

By Dana Moran on Jul. 09, 2015

Some tips on how to entice students to take their half-cup of fruit or vegetables at lunch time in compliance with The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act.

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FDA delays menu labeling a year

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 09, 2015

The FDA acknowledges that more clarity is needed before compliance the disclosure laws for chain restaurants can be enforced.

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FDA promises to clarify menu-labeling rules next month

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 09, 2015

The assurance of clarity came as part of the agency’s decision to delay enforcement until 2016.

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