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- School nutrition professionals work to prevent waste
School nutrition professionals in Florida say new federal standards for school meals requiring students to load their trays with fruits, vegetables and other nutritious food have led to more waste in the cafeteria. Now, they say, they are working to prevent students from throwing away food and healthy beverages by monitoring trash cans, conducting student surveys and maintaining school gardens, because many produce items are unfamiliar to children who may be used to seeing canned foods. Orlando Sentinel (Fla.)
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- Students adjust to taking fruits, veggies in lunch line
 School nutrition professionals and others in Pennsylvania say new school meal standards put in place before the start of the school year have taken some adjustment. Now, however, students appear to be enjoying the new, healthier options -- especially younger students. "They are just getting used to taking fruits and vegetables. It's just going to take some time," said Susan Meadows, president of the School Nutrition Association of Pennsylvania. The York Dispatch (Pa.)
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- Beef group urges nutrition conversations
Parents should talk to their children about the importance of eating a healthful, nutrient-dense diet, said the National Cattlemen's Beef Association. "By being part of this dialogue we can help the next generation better understand the importance of choosing healthy foods at home or at school," said Shelley Johnson, associate director, Food & Nutrition Outreach. CattleNetwork.com
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- Dieters can be misled by food-label claims, study says
Consumers who are watching their weight are more likely to be misled by food labels that make health claims, including those on products that say they are free of gluten, trans fats or high-fructose corn syrup, according to a study from the University of South Carolina. Mark Haub, associate professor of nutrition at Kansas State University, said gluten-free products can have as many calories as regular foods. MedicalDaily.com
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- University of Michigan to study students' eating habits
The University of Michigan plans to survey thousands of students about their attitudes toward body image and eating habits to gain insights into eating disorders. Co-investigator Dr. Suzanne Dooley-Hash says eating disorders are a big problem among college students who are away from home for the first time and are under a lot of stress. AnnArbor.com (Mich.)
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- Calif. schools are allowed to sell produce from gardens
Schools in California will be able to sell produce from on-campus gardens and invest that money back into garden programs under a bill signed recently by Gov. Jerry Brown. The lawmaker who authored the bill, Assemblywoman Susan Bonilla, D-Concord, said legislation will help to protect school gardens -- which aim to reduce childhood obesity and give students increased access to fresh produce -- from budget cuts. Contra Costa Times (Walnut Creek, Calif.)
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NSLW "School Lunch -- What's Cooking?" resources
National School Lunch Week (Oct. 15-19) is just two weeks away! This year's theme will help students and parents understand the healthy options you serve in your cafeteria every day. SNA has lots of resources available to help make your NSLW celebration sizzle, including a toolkit, school-made recipes, activity sheets, logos and more. Also, share with SNA what you're doing to celebrate and be entered to win stickers for your students. Learn more.
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