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Iowa district strives to become peanut-free

 Jan. 15, 2015

For many schools, keeping things like peanuts out of the cafeteria can be next to impossible. But the Gehlen Catholic School District has made it their mission to do just that.

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New study finds kids eat more fruits and vegetables if they eat after recess

 Jan. 14, 2015

For decades, school lunch ladies have been puzzling over how to get kids to eat their fruits and vegetables.

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Midwest schools train foodservice staff how to cook healthier

Jan. 14, 2015

When you think of chef-inspired meals made from scratch you’re not likely to envision school lunches in America, but a few regional districts are trying to change that perception.

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Illinois State University’s director of campus dining retires

Jan. 14, 2015

During the past 11 years, the director of Campus Dining Services at Illinois State University, Arlene Hosea, has brought about changes that have revolutionized dining for students and staff.

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Farmers’ markets near medical centers and clinics promote healthy eating

Jan. 14, 2015

A Kaiser Permanente physician in Oakland, Calif. started a farmers’ market to make fresh fruits and vegetables more convenient and readily available. More than a decade later there are over 50 Kaiser-associated farmers’ markets in four states.

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Washington hospital joins Healthier Hospital Initiative

Jan. 14, 2015

New guidelines for patient meals, different options in the hospital’s popular cafeteria, and everywhere, a small green logo labeling which choices are the healthy ones. “Healthy choices, healthy Yakima,” it reads.

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Fla. governor proposes record per pupil funding

Jan. 13, 2015

Gov. Rick Scott’s proposal to increase K-12 per pupil funding to the highest in the state’s history was applauded by local school officials on Monday.

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Pennsylvania school district urged to choose fixed-price option

Jan. 13, 2015

Paying Central Dauphin School District's food service contractor a fixed amount for each cafeteria meal would lower administrative costs and improve food quality, a district resident told the school board tonight – Monday, September 12

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Idaho offers grants for educational garden programs

Jan. 13, 2015

The Idaho Department of Education is offering grants for schools to implement a hands-on educational garden program.

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Alaskan school district increases participation and revenue with new foodservice provider

Jan. 13, 2015

Juneau School District’s School Lunch Advisory Board is praising its new “food service provider” as school budget planning begins for 2016.

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