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Jun 26, 2012
Updating national nutrition standards for snack foods and beverages sold in schools could help students maintain a healthy weight, according to a health impact assessment by the Kids’ Safe & Healthful Foods Project and the Health Impact Project. More info| Summary | Type |
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Snack Facts:View this infographic by Pew's Kids' Safe and Healthful Foods Project to learn more facts about school snacks. More info |
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Comments on USDA Proposed Standards for Snack Foods and Beverages Sold in SchoolsFollowing is a summary of the comments that Kids' Safe and Healthful Foods submitted to USDA on the proposed rule on snack foods and beverages sold in schools. More info |
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Kids' Safe and Healthful Foods Celebrates National Public Health WeekFor the first time in more than 30 years, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is updating nutrition standards for snacks and beverages sold in schools. In honor of National Public Health Week, we’re highlighting research that examines how implementing guidelines for these items can affect revenue. More info |
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National Public Health WeekThis year's celebration of National Public Health Week (NPHW) focuses on the theme, "Public Health is ROI: Save Lives, Save Money." Join us in recognizing the work of Pew's Health Initiatives. More info |
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Submit Your Comments to USDA Today!For the first time in more than 30 years, the U.S Department of Agriculture is updating nutrition standards for snack foods and beverages sold in schools. This proposed rule complements USDA’s standards for school meals, which took effect this school year. More info |
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Calculating the Cost: A look into your child's school mealWhere does your middle school student's lunch money go? View the interactive to find out the cost of your child's school meal options under the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) nutritional guidelines. More info |
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Is That Sandwich Safe?No matter how careful you are, foodborne bacteria can find a way into your child’s lunch and make him or her sick. Symptoms can include diarrhea, vomiting, stomach cramps and fever. Children are often among the most vulnerable, and in some cases, illnesses can lead to hospitalization, long-term health complications and even death. More info |
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Kids' Safe and Healthful Foods Project Commends USDA for Proposing Snack Standards for SchoolsJessica Donze Black, director of the Kids’ Safe and Healthful Foods Project, issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s proposed nutrition standards for snack foods and beverages sold in U.S. schools. The guidance represents the first update of the rules in more than 30 years. More info |
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Five Facts You Should Know About School MealsHow much do you know about school meals? Check out the "Five Facts You Should Know About School Meals" and find out how nutrition guidelines are helping schools provide healthier meal options for students. More info |
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School Meals Get Healthier: Students and Experts ReactNutrition standards for school meals were last updated in January 2012—the first update since 1995. As a result, students are seeing more fruits, vegetables and whole grains on the menu, as well as less saturated fat and sodium. More info |
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Today's Menu: A high school's hearty and healthy lunch
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West Salem School District: A School Food Success StoryThe West Salem School District, located in rural, west-central Wisconsin, houses the elementary, middle, and high schools on one campus. The district has made considerable progress in its long-term efforts toward robust nutrition standards. More info |
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Kentucky's Montgomery County Public Schools: A School Food Success StoryThough agriculture plays a key role in Kentucky’s economy, traditionally, few school districts have taken advantage of the opportunity to serve produce, dairy, and other locally sourced products to students. More info |
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Lamar County School District: A School Food Success StoryThe Challenge Mississippi has one of the nation’s highest rates of obesity. From 2003 to 2005, the percentage of overweight first graders grew from 27 to 43 percent, and the percentage of overweight seventh graders rose from 44 to 55. More info |
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Hawaii Public Schools: A School Food Success StoryThe Challenge Unlike other states, Hawaii operates as a single school district statewide across all islands. During the 2007 08 school year, the Hawaii Department of Education began revamping its school nutrition program. More info |
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Students at Sherwood High School in Montgomery County, MD enjoy a variety of filling lunch options every day.
Erik Olson
Senior Director, Food Portfolio
The Pew Charitable Trusts
Jessica Donze Black
Director, Kids' Safe and Healthful Foods
The Pew Charitable Trusts
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