Friday, August 6th, 2010
Pizzas and hamburgers in the school lunch line would be healthier under legislation passed by the Senate Thursday, a key part of first lady Michelle Obama's campaign to end childhood obesity.
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Sunday, July 18th, 2010
American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) President and CEO Kraig R. Naasz issued the following statement applauding the House Education and Labor Committee for approving the Improving Nutrition for America's Children Act. "This legislation reauthorizing federal childhood nutrition programs is important to the health and well-being of America's children. ...
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Friday, July 16th, 2010
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack issued the following statement regarding the House Committee on Education and Labor's mark-up of H.R. 5504, "The Improving Nutrition for America's Children Act:" "I applaud the commitment of Chairman Miller, Ranking Member Kline, Congresswoman McCarthy and Congressman Platts to ensuring that our children have access ...
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Wednesday, July 14th, 2010
Summer means gardening, grilling, and swimming at the pool. Summer's produce and expanded cooking options also mean the season is an opportunity to improve your eating habits. The American Diabetes Association announced today a completely revised online nutrition tool in English and Spanish to help you get ready for ...
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Tuesday, July 13th, 2010
At a time when the nation is focused on solving the problem of childhood obesity within a generation, and when school lunch revolutions are in full force - an inner city school in Chicago has found a winning formula. Namaste Charter School has a unique mission to use physical fitness ...
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