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- In-school chefs could help educate children on healthy eating
With the advent of new regulations governing what must be served in school lunchrooms this year, chef and Culinary Institute of America graduate Tia McDonald believes having chefs in cafeterias to educate children about food preparation and nutrition would have a larger impact than simply changing the offerings in the cafeteria. "Just as children must learn reading, writing and math, a quality food education is necessary for the transition to successful, healthy adulthood. And just as those children must have quality teachers to help them succeed, they should also have chefs in schools to build their foundation in food," she writes. The Philadelphia Inquirer/The Public's Health blog
(11/21)     
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Horizon is the first and only company to offer a mobile app for K-12 school meal payments. Now, busy parents can check account balances, review purchase history, and make payments right from their iPad or iPhone. The app is available in the Apple® App Store™ and can be used in any district using MyPaymentsPlus. Learn more.
Android® version coming soon. |
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- Miss. schools relied on Hostess for bread deliveries
Some schools in Mississippi have had to alter their menus and find different bread suppliers following the closure of Hostess Brands foods. In one district, officials say they are working with frozen-food vendors because of the lack of fresh bread deliveries. Officials say they also are aiming to purchase whole-grain options to comply with nutrition requirements. The Clarion-Ledger (Jackson, Miss.)
(11/26)
- Video game encourages students to eat right, exercise
Beginning in the spring, health educators in some Sacramento, Calif., schools are expected to begin testing a video game designed to encourage healthy eating and fitness among students. Students who play the game will find that their avatar grows stronger when they log more real-life physical activity and make healthy nutritional choices, such as skipping dessert. United Press International
(11/24)
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- Students with milk sensitivities face challenges at some Ill. schools
Schools participating in the National School Lunch Program must serve milk. However, students are not required to take a milk with lunch, and schools can provide substitute drinks upon parent request, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture officials. Still, students in some Illinois schools say they believe drinking milk is their only option during lunch. Some district officials say a doctor's note is needed before a school can serve an alternative drink to a student with a milk allergy. Chicago Tribune (tiered subscription model)
(11/26)
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Streamline your procurement process with SNA's new toolkit
Costs are rising all along the foodservice supply chain and with the release of the new meal pattern guidelines, it is more important than ever to look for ways to reduce costs and create efficiencies in the procurement process. SNA's new Procurement Toolkit was designed to assist directors and others involved in the procurement process to plan, analyze and monitor changes in procurement policies and procedures with an eye toward reducing costs. Learn more.
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