Wednesday, October 17, 2012

School nutrition

  • Nutritious school lunches can be weapon against obesity

    Thurston County school districts have implemented recent changes to the National School Lunch Program that put increased emphasis on healthful foods - more fruits and vegetables, fewer mystery burgers and high-fat dairy.

    www.bellinghamherald.com

  • Students say school cafeteria has variety

    CRESTVIEW - The days of mystery meat and sodden vegetables are long gone, school cafeteria managers said, as north county schools observe the School Nutrition Association's National School Lunch Week. With a choice of 10 entrées a day in high ...

    www.crestviewbulletin.com

  • School Lunches: Yet Another Diet Mishap?

    The Healthy, Hunger‐Free Kids Act of 2010 directed USDA to update the NSLP's meal pattern and nutrition standards based on the latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

    www.huffingtonpost.com

  • How Far Should Schools Go in Promoting Student Wellness?

    School Board Director Kris Newcomer questioned why a proposed board policy covering "Student Nutrition Operations" mentioned the need to "develop and sustain healthy relationships.

    goldenvalley.patch.com

  • Flamin' Hot Cheetos taking heat in Pasadena schools

    The fiery snacks have been banned by several schools in the Pasadena area, including at Andrew Jackson Elementary School. If a bag is found, it will be confiscated. The schools are citing the Cheetos' poor nutrition as the reason behind the ban. A ...

    www.latimes.com

  • School Lunch Drama: Free the Pickles!

    Obviously, this is an attempt to break the cycle of high calorie/low nutrition diets plaguing the youth of America. This is not some half-hearted marketing plan for schools to show they care about the well-being of the students. It is the result of an ...

    ellington-somers.patch.com

  • Don't like school lunch? Bring your own

    Your editorial regarding school lunches ("Whither tater tots?" Oct. 13) struck a nerve with me. I agree that school lunches have lacked nutrition, and as my kids have told me, they aren't very good. That is why my kids bring their lunches to school ...

    blog.nj.com

  • Conservatives Bravely Defend Kids' Right to Junky Lunch

    I asked Ann Cooper, director of nutrition services Boulder Valley School District, fort her take on the the new rules and their reception.

    www.motherjones.com

  • Schools offer healthier lunches

    Columbia County students purchasing lunches at school this year might be unaware of changes made to the meal program. It is more noticeable for Jane Wiggins, the school system's nutrition services director. Starting this school year, the U.S ...

    newstimes.augusta.com

  • SVSU food chief honored for feeding kids during strike

    It was largely for O'Neil's efforts during the strike that she was selected to receive the "Greet the Challenge" award from the Vermont branch of the School Nutrition Association. The award recognizes "excellence and outstanding achievement by school ...

    www.benningtonbanner.com

  • Psychology, nutrition to be part of sports studies

    A four-member committee has been appointed to make recommendations on the sports curriculum in schools to the ministry. The committee has been asked to consider stds I to X and review the sports system in schools under the Maharashtra board.

    timesofindia.indiatimes.com

  • Obama signs child nutrition bill

    Called the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010, the bill reauthorizes the federal nutrition program, a $4.5 billion measure that expands free school meals for the needy. For the first time, it sets nutritional standards for all food, whether in ...

    www.boulderweekly.com

  • Farm To School Month Boasts "Explore Beef" Theme Day

    Farm to School connects schools (K-12) and local farms with the objectives of serving healthy meals in school cafeterias; improving student nutrition; providing agriculture, health and nutrition education opportunities; and supporting local and ...

    beefmagazine.com

  • 'MyPlate' replaces food pyramid at school lunch tables

    13, 2010, the Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act funds child nutrition programs and free lunch programs in schools for the next five years and sets new nutrition standards for schools, allocating $4.5 billion for their implementation. Inspired by First Lady ...

    www.shorenewstoday.com

  • Five Seaman elementary schools receive USDA award

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture is recognizing five schools in Seaman Unified School District 345 for having strong physical education, nutrition and lunch programs. Elmont, North Fairview, Pleasant Hill, Rochester and West Indianola elementary ...

    cjonline.com

  • Schools cooking up healthful lunch choices

    Schools cooking up healthful lunch choices. In honor of the occasion, The Olympian interviewed Alicia Neal, head of North Thurston Public Schools Food and Nutrition Services, to find out about recent changes and trends regarding the district's meal ...

    www.thenewstribune.com

  • Do school lunch rules make kids healthy or hungry?

    They have sponsored the "No Hungry Kids Act" and are accusing the feds of being "Nutrition Nannies." Federal support for school meals, including lunches and breakfasts, runs to $13 billion. Supporters of the dietary restrictions say the money should be ...

    blogs.palmbeachpost.com

  • New school nutrition rules mean changes for cooks and students

    Sponsler now manages the kitchen at Sandburg Elementary School, 2051 Wabash Ave., where students won't see any cookies on the menu.

    www.sj-r.com

  • New School Meal Rules Trigger Protests, Boycotts

    Are these schools outliers? Yes, says the School Nutrition Association. "While some schools are legitimately struggling to meet (and their students struggling to accept) these complex regulations, there are many school districts where students have ...

    blogs.edweek.org

  • Food fight in the school lunchroom

    Minneapolis schools' nutrition director Bertrand Weber said early implementation, on-site preparation and more fresh, self-serve options made a huge improvement over last year's sealed baggies and airtight containers.

    www.startribune.com

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