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- Ford: School nutrition professionals are trying to make food "fun"
At the recent Child Nutrition Industry Conference, hosted by the School Nutrition Association, Michael Katz, faculty instructor at The Culinary Institute of America, said that presentation is important in encouraging students to eat healthy food. Sandra Ford, president of the School Nutrition Association, said nutrition professionals are "trying to have fun" as they work to comply with federal meal standards. Katz suggested unique flavor pairings and approaches and demonstrated by making a risotto using steel-cut oats and a quiche, which also included Swiss chard. San Antonio Express-News
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 | Serve Pasta with a Twist
Give your school menu variety with Orange-Buttered Pasta with Broccoli and Sausage. The sauce—made with Florida orange juice, cream and butter—gives a zing while turkey sausage and vegetables make it hearty. Click here for more kid-friendly recipes using Florida citrus. |
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- Saladman's super power? Encouraging students to eat healthy
 Since federal regulations took effect requiring students to eat healthier meals at school, one elementary-school principal has tapped his super powers to encourage students to eat their required fruits and vegetables. It appears to be working, with salad consumption up 30% at the school since principal Scott Davis became his alter ego Saladman. Such efforts highlight the increasingly creative approaches that schools are taking to promote and serve healthy meals -- a popular trend according to a recent School Nutrition Association survey. The Intelligencer (Doylestown, Pa.)
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- UCSF adds MyFitnessPal tracking to its wellness program
The University of California, San Francisco, is using the exercise and nutrition tracking service MyFitnessPal in its Smart Choice Smart U wellness program for 25,000 employees, visitors and patients. MyFitnessPal will add 200 foods served at UCSF Medical Center campuses to its database, and the university is encouraging staff to use Fitbit, which syncs with MyFitnessPal, to track their activity. TechCrunch
(1/22)
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- Poll looks at overweight, obesity rates for Americans
About 26% of Americans are obese and more than 36% are considered overweight as measured by BMI, a Gallup poll indicates, despite recent evidence that people are exercising more and increasingly cite obesity as a serious health concern. The findings are based on a survey that asked 350,000 people for their heights and weights. Income, age and ethnicity played a role in obesity rates, researchers said. WJZ-TV (Baltimore)/The Associated Press
(1/24), Gallup.com
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- Study: Produce consumption can improve mood
A study in the Journal of Health Psychology found that people reported feeling more calm, happy and energetic on the days they ate more fruits and vegetables. Lead researcher Dr. Tamlin Conner said young people can reap positive emotional effects by consuming seven or eight servings of fruits and vegetables per day. NutraIngredients
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- Should breakfast be served after the start of school?
Lawmakers in Colorado are considering legislation that would require schools where at least 70% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunches to serve breakfast after the school day has begun. A sponsor of the bill, Rep. Tony Exum, D-Colorado Springs, said a goal is to give students more time to eat and said schools can choose how and where to serve breakfast. Some possibilities include a grab-and-go style meal and serving breakfast in the classroom. Daily Camera (Boulder, Colo.)/The Associated Press
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USDA launches new survey on foods program
USDA and the American Commodity Distribution Association have launched a new survey aimed at those who utilize the USDA Foods program. The goal is to assess how the program works and how best to improve it over the coming years. It takes roughly 10-15 minutes to complete and will only be available until February 1st. If you are a food service director, supervisor, coordinator or manager, please take time to fill out this important survey. Learn more.
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