by Daisy Hammond | Dec 12, 2017 | Articles
Can eating lunch after recess affect test scores? A recent study by Ector County Independent School District Director of School Nutrition Katy Taylor shows that there is a positive association between better academic performance and recess before lunch. “While the... by Robyn Smith | Oct 12, 2017 | Articles
Kids are making healthy choices at the My Way Cafe, located inside their school in the Wayne Central School District in Ontario Center, New York. The district is gaining national attention for their innovative approach to customizing school lunches. Students make... by Michael James | Dec 4, 2015 | Articles
Providing summer food to children is the objective of the Hunger Free Summer for Kids Act sponsored by U. S. Senator John Boozman. Supporters of the bill, including many grass roots hunger relief groups, believe that it will help many children across the USA get the... by HTLadmin | Oct 15, 2014 | Articles
The School Nutrition Association and the White House are placing a focus on changing guidelines during National School Lunch Week. The School Nutrition Association issued a press release praising cafeteria professionals for their hard work, creativity, and efforts.... by Tom Karst | Sep 7, 2014 | Articles
A new USDA program helps schools purchase locally grown produce, boosting local control of food purchases for school districts. Agriculture Undersecretary Kevin Concannon said last summer that eight states that have yet to be determined will be granted flexibility for...
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