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- Mich. district purchases software to manage school meals
A Michigan school district plans to use a software program to allow families to upload money for school meals to an account, which students can draw from while at school. The school board approved $13,037 for the purchase of the Magic Meal Corp. software program this week. The program, which also allows families to track purchases online, sets limits on how much a student can spend on meals each day. The initial cost includes training for school nutrition professionals. MLive.com (Michigan) (free registration)
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- Students' food allergies offer hard lessons for schools
Officials in a school district in Pennsylvania are learning firsthand how difficult it can be to accommodate students with severe food allergies. The district is engaged in litigation -- now to be considered in federal court -- over precautions taken to protect a student with an allergy to nuts. District officials say a hearing officer heard the case and ruled in the district's favor, but a federal court ruling would trump that decision. Officials say the key to success often is cooperation between parents and schools. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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- Fall is the time to stock up on healthy apples, nutritionist says
Fall is a good time to fill up on apples, a healthy treat that is a good source of fiber, low in calories and can help boost satiety, nutritionist Mindy Athas writes. There are about 2,500 varieties of apples grown in the U.S., offering health benefits such as antioxidants, polyphenols to improve blood sugar and vitamin C. The Baltimore Sun
(11/13)
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- Chocolate milk stirs support
Several school districts have banned the sale of chocolate milk because of its sugar and calories, but supporters say the flavored milk provides important nutrients for minimal additional calories. Supporters include the American Academy of Pediatrics and professional athletes, who tout chocolate milk as a recovery beverage in "Got Milk?" ads. Progressive Grocer
(11/14)
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SNA's annual election: Have you voted yet?
 Attention SNA members! Have you voted in SNA's annual election yet? Today is your last chance to have your voice heard! By participating in the voting process, you are helping to select the leaders who will take the Association into the future in order to further the cause of child nutrition. To cast your vote, log on to the SNA website.
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Better hurry to take advantage of CNIC 2013 early bird savings!
 You know the saying, "The early bird catches the worm." Well, at SNA we have another saying: The early bird catches the discount! In order to save big on your registration to SNA's 2013 Child Nutrition Industry Conference (CNIC) in San Antonio, be sure to register by Nov. 26th! CNIC will bring together school nutrition operators and industry partners for three days of informative and inspiring sessions, and unmatched networking opportunities! Learn more.
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