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- Should schools be able to serve Greek yogurt as a protein?
In a letter to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, lawmakers from New York and Idaho ask that Greek yogurt be classified as a protein so that it may be served to students at school. Currently, the food is not listed as a protein or yogurt by the Department of Agriculture. "A standard serving of Greek yogurt has more protein than an equivalent portion of beans, yet it is not included in the list of protein sources in current USDA nutrition materials, nor is it recognized as a type of yogurt on the dairy page," the lawmakers wrote. The Hill/Floor Action Blog
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- Study ties family behaviors to weight control in children
A study in the Journal of Pediatric Psychology found that children and their families who either followed the Positively Fit program or a brief family intervention program with a dietitian lost weight from pre-intervention to post-intervention and at one year. Family engagement is key to encouraging healthier eating and exercise behaviors in children, a researcher said. The Wichita Eagle (Kan.)
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- NYC, L.A. show improvements in childhood obesity rates
A study in the CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report found childhood obesity rates in New York City and Los Angeles are already declining, with earlier interventions giving New York City an edge in the obesity battle. "These findings suggest that ongoing education, support and approaches that target specific cultural and socioeconomic groups can have positive effects in reducing childhood obesity," said Samantha Heller, a nutrition coordinator at the Center for Cancer Care in Derby, Conn. HealthDay News
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- SNAP budget cuts threaten nutrition-education programs
The "fiscal cliff" deal cut $110 million from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, creating funding problems for nutrition-education programs in Minnesota. There are more than 100 community nutrition educators in the state, and officials say cuts could reduce their reach and ability to teach people on food stamps about healthy cooking and shopping skills. Minnesota Public Radio
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