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- Minn. could eliminate reduced-price meal program
Students who qualify for reduced-price meals would be eligible for free school meals in Minnesota under legislation being considered by state lawmakers -- a move that would expand free meals to 61,500 students statewide. Supporters say the move will ensure that no students who cannot afford to pay are denied a meal and will help prepare disadvantaged students to learn. Critics, however, say it makes parents less accountable in the process. Minnesota Public Radio
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- Adrian Grenier launches mobile kitchen classroom
Actor Adrian Grenier teamed up with producer Peter Glatzer and food education expert Cerise Mayo to launch SHFT, a mobile kitchen classroom that teaches New Yorkers about cooking, gardening and sustainable foods.
"It seemed like it made a lot of sense to create something that could be used at more than one site and more than one school, and where other organizations could utilize the actual facility," said Mayo, "so the idea of a teaching kitchen on wheels that could go not just to schools but partner organizations and after-school programs, too." Bon Appétit online/The Feed blog
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- USDA cafeterias serve a healthier menu
U.S. Agriculture Department cafeterias in Washington, D.C., have begun to practice what the agency preaches about good health, going fryer-less and offering healthy whole grains and foods that are low in fat and sodium. In addition, an on-site dietitian will be available to answer questions from government employees. The Washington Post
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- Eating schedule affects weight management, study finds
Research indicates that the timing of food intake makes a difference in weight regulation and might be beneficial in weight-loss planning. "Our results indicate that late eaters displayed a slower weight-loss rate and lost significantly less weight than early eaters, suggesting that the timing of large meals could be an important factor in a weight-loss program," lead author Frank Scheer said. FoodNavigator
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STEPS Challenge health and wellness tools
Have you registered for SNA's personal wellness program, the STEPS Challenge? Designed to help school nutrition professionals improve their quality of life, while embracing the healthy habits they promote in school cafeterias, the STEPS website is packed with challenge tools and online resources. The February challenge, which is all about enjoying whole-grain rich foods, has already started! Be sure to visit www.schoolnutrition.org/steps to sign up today!
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