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Calculating the Cost
At school kids decide on their own what to eat. Where does your middle school student’s lunch money go? Read More
Financial Impacts of Nutrition Standards for Snacks Sold in Schools
Nutrition standards for food sold outside the school meal program can actually increase school food revenue.
USDA Proposes Snack Standards for Schools
The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently proposed nutrition standards for snack foods and beverages sold in U.S. schools.
Do schools have the kitchen equipment they need?
Learn more about the project’s initiative to improve kitchen equipment, infrastructure, and staff training.
School Food News
The Washington PostUSDA Official Answers Questions about Healthy School Meals
May 15, 2013 - Tom Fox
- Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
”Pittsburgh Takes on the Food Revolution Challenge”
May 16, 2013 - Rebecca Sodergren
- Williamsburg Yorktown Daily
”Providing Nutritious Meals a Focus in WJCC School System”
May 14, 2013 - Brittany Voll
- Times Herald
“Algonac High School students enjoy sample menu items”
May 10, 2013 - Crystal Garcia
- Bladen Journal
“McIntyre Advocates for Healthier School Lunches”
May 8, 2013 - Staff Report
The Robert Wood Johnson FoundationTechnical Assistance Matters: Schools Need Support to Become Healthier
Alliance for a Healthier Generation“A Bite-Sized Approach to the School Meals Process”
- Kids' Safe and Healthful Foods Project
USDA Proposes Snack Standards for Schools
February 1, 2013
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Video: School Meals Get Healthier: Students and Experts React
- The Kids' Safe and Healthful Foods Project
Five Facts You Should Know About School Meals
January 23, 2013
- The Washington Post
USDA Official Answers Questions about Healthy School Meals
May 15, 2013 - Tom Fox
- Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
”Pittsburgh Takes on the Food Revolution Challenge”
May 16, 2013 - Rebecca Sodergren
- Williamsburg Yorktown Daily
”Providing Nutritious Meals a Focus in WJCC School System”
May 14, 2013 - Brittany Voll
- Times Herald
“Algonac High School students enjoy sample menu items”
May 10, 2013 - Crystal Garcia
- Bladen Journal
“McIntyre Advocates for Healthier School Lunches”
May 8, 2013 - Staff Report
- Kids' Safe and Healthful Foods
Comments on USDA Proposed Standards for Snack Foods and Beverages Sold in Schools
April 11, 2013
- USDA
“Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Helps Boost Consumption at Low-Income Elementary Schools “
March 28, 2013
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Kids’ Safe and Healthful Foods Celebrates National Public Health Week
- Illinois Public Health Institute
New Study Shows Financial Impacts Insignificant for Schools Improving Nutrition Standards
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Healthy Fundraising
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Sign the petition and join our effort to ensure all children have access to safe and healthy food at school.
