School Meals

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August 25, 2016

Author's Note: Although this chat ended you can click to read the August 26, 2016 #FoodFri STORIFY - a curated list of said chat's tweets compiled into a story format, to learn more about the topic, review chat resources and engage with chat panelist(s) and participants . A lot of progress has...

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Migdalia Rivera

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July 6, 2016

With summer in full swing, children and teens that relied on school meals for their nourishment and nutrition can be left without. This is where the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Summer Food Service Program (“SFSP”), commonly referred to as the Summer Meals Program, steps in. The program...

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Migdalia Rivera

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June 23, 2016

As a mother and grandmother, I understand the importance of ensuring that America’s children are provided with nutritious meals every day. My grandchildren, who are 5 and 8, are just like all children – infinitely curious and filled with energy, love, and joy. Young children should be playing and...

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Audrey Rowe

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December 11, 2015

December 13, 2015 marks the 5th anniversary of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010. A lot has changed since its inception! Children no longer receive pizza and french fries, five days a week, as I did as a child. They are given healthy, well-balanced meals that include fruits, vegetables, and...

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Migdalia Rivera

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August 28, 2015

Can you believe schools are back in session across some parts of the country? Children are excited. Routines are changing. Parents juggling act has commenced. And, schools have prepared for children as well. Kids are going back to school this year to meals that keep getting healthier. Ninety-five...

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Migdalia Rivera

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November 26, 2014

Editor's note: This post, Thanksgiving Feast and the Lunchroom Economy , written by A Leanne originally appeared on Zomppa. Last week I skipped out of work and joined my sons for their school cafeteria’s annual invite-your-adults-to-lunch event. The flyer that came home (squashed and half shredded...

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Leanne Simon

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September 15, 2014

As parents, my wife and I raise our kids to be concerned about their health—among a laundry list of other things. When they’re little, we focus on hand washing to ward off germs and prevent illnesses, teeth brushing and flossing for good oral health, activity to ensure energy balance and to keep...

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Don Romoser

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August 15, 2014

Growing up, my Mami stressed the importance of breakfast. She knew it fueled my day, giving me the energy I needed to pay attention in school. Today, research shows school breakfast participation has been linked to fewer occurrences of student hunger, decreased tardiness and absenteeism , as well...

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Migdalia Rivera

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June 18, 2014

Parents have spoken. Nationwide 78 percent of parents think that healthier food in schools will increase academic performance and 90 percent of Americans want K-12 schools to play a role in reducing obesity in their community. The USDA heard and implemented USDA nutritional standards for school...

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Migdalia Rivera