US school lunch program to serve healthier foods under new rules – Boston Herald

WGRZ-TV US school lunch program to serve healthier foods under new rules Boston Herald The rules, which will begin taking effect in July, require that any school receiving federal funds for breakfast and lunch make sweeping changes to its food lineup, an overhaul that health advocacy groups are calling a major step in the battle against … New Healthy School Lunch Rules Already Met By One District WGRZ-TV Parents look forward to school lunch changes SCNow USDA Changes Standards For School Lunches To Encourage Healthy Eating CBS Local The Jackson Citizen Patriot – MLive.com all 54 news articles »

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First lady tours Fla. on heels of GOP candidates to raise campaign funds … – Washington Post

USA TODAY First lady tours Fla.

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Armed Federal Agents Raid a Health Food Club, Drag Volunteer to Jail – AlterNet

Armed Federal Agents Raid a Health Food Club, Drag Volunteer to Jail AlterNet The government is powerless over corporate criminals like Cargill, but is instead cracking down on small businesses selling healthy food to willing consumers. Sign up to stay up to date on the latest Personal Health headlines via email

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Menu labels don’t influence students’ food choices – Reuters

ThirdAge Menu labels don't influence students' food choices Reuters “Although it is important to inform consumers about the nutritional characteristics of the food offered, providing nutrition information in less healthy food environments such as fast-food restaurants is unlikely to alter consumers' food choices,” … Menu Labels Don't Influence Food Choices Among Students ThirdAge Study: Menu Labeling Doesn't Impact Food Choices Reason Online (blog) all 8 news articles ?

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Food Pyramid Gets Makeover – FOX 9 News

ABC News Food Pyramid Gets Makeover FOX 9 News The symbol we've come to know as the foundation of a healthy diet is about to get a makeover to help Americans eat better. The federal government is getting rid of the food pyramid — introduced in 1992 — and though all ..

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Goodbye Food Pyramid, Hello Dinner Plate – New York Times

FOX 4 News Goodbye Food Pyramid, Hello Dinner Plate New York Times The first lady, Michelle Obama, has led the push for increased exercise and healthy eating. Officials said the current food pyramid, above, was confusing. The Obama administration is about to ditch the food pyramid, that symbol of …

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Out of Sight, Out of Mind: How Availability Affects Healthy Choices – Huffington Post (blog)

Out of Sight, Out of Mind: How Availability Affects Healthy Choices Huffington Post (blog) Clearly the goal in limiting children's access to these unapproved foods was to improve their diet. Faced with fewer junk food options, however, did they make better choices? Researchers at the Arnold School of Public Health in South Carolina looked at ..

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Legislation Will Improve Health, Safety of Hawaii Residents – Hawaii Reporter

Legislation Will Improve Health , Safety of Hawaii Residents Hawaii Reporter We get hit with heavy advertising that promotes less healthy food and less exercise. Children are especially vulnerable because they are so dependent on grown-ups for their food and activities. Many schools now offer sugar drinks and unhealthy snacks, ..

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No More Healthy Food Please, I Want Real Food! – Huffington Post (blog)

No More Healthy Food Please, I Want Real Food! Huffington Post (blog) Let's be honest, in America today when you talk about healthy food , the majority of people think about bland, boring food like dry veggie burgers and grilled tofu.

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Michelle Obama Writing a Book on Healthy Food – ThirdAge

CTV.ca Michelle Obama Writing a Book on Healthy Food ThirdAge The first lady has been a strong advocate of healthy eating and exercise and in February 2010 launched her “Let's Move!” initiative aimed at beating child obesity and improving the quality of food in schools.

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