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Spring Independent School District, Houston

 Jul. 10, 2012

Late last year FSD had the chance to visit Melanie Konarik, director of child nutrition for the Spring Independent School District in Houston. Spring ISD, the 2008 District of the Year award recipient from the School Nutrition Association, has made great

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Fewer public schools selling sugary drinks

 Jul. 09, 2012

Study says percentage of students who could buy sugary drinks dropped 33% in 2011.

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New meal regulations go into effect for schools

Jul. 05, 2012

More whole grains and increased fruits and vegetables are now required in school meal programs.

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Concerns voiced as school lunch contract renewed

Jul. 02, 2012

District demands expanded menu and better employee relations.

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Oakland struggles to improve school lunch program

Jun. 29, 2012

High free and reduced rate makes implementing change difficult.

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On the Tot Chef Culinary Program, for Carrie Beegle

Jun. 28, 2012

When Carrie Beegle, foodservice director for Cloverleaf Local School District in Lodi, Ohio, came to Cloverleaf she wanted a way to engage the parents and children in her district, so she created the Tot Chef cooking program. 

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Proposed nutrition standards worry cranberry industry

Jun. 28, 2012

Cranberries must be sweetened, says industry.

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"Litterless lunch" recycling may help schools cut costs

Jun. 27, 2012

Recycling program hopes to reduce some of the $100,000 yearly hauling costs.

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Study says competitive foods should be healthy too

Jun. 26, 2012

Many districts have already complied with proposed regulations.

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Junk food blamed for food sales drop

Jun. 26, 2012

Ottawa district sees loss of $1 million after ban on sodas and fried foods.

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