Food Safety News Healthy food doesn't have to be expensive, USDA insists Los Angeles Times Healthy food , we've often heard, is pricey food. Read more »
Urban Oasis: Farming To Fight Black Obesity – News One
SecondAct Urban Oasis: Farming To Fight Black Obesity News One One person who hopes to change that number is Will Allen (pictured left), who is the co-author of the newly released book, “The Good Food Revolution: Growing Healthy Food , People, and Communities” (pictured below). A farmer himself, Allen says tilling .. Read more »
Cedar Rapids Kernels offering healthier food at games – Radio Iowa
Cedar Rapids Kernels offering healthier food at games Radio Iowa General manager Doug Nelson says the team will be serving up a selection of healthy foods at Veterans Memorial Stadium. He says they've teamed up with the Blue Zones initiative, which is the group that is encouraging people to make healthier decisions Read more »
Walmart gives healthy foods ‘Great for You’ label – Arkansas News
New York Times Walmart gives healthy foods 'Great for You' label Arkansas News By Peter Urban WASHINGTON — Apples, oatmeal and other healthy foods sold at Walmart stores will soon sport a “Great for You” label that was unveiled today by the retail giant. Walmart, headquartered in Bentonville, Ark., pledged a year ago to develop ... Read more »
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 » Read more »
First lady tours Fla. on heels of GOP candidates to raise campaign funds … – Washington Post
USA TODAY First lady tours Fla. Read more »
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 Read more »
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 ? Read more »
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 .. Read more »
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 ... Read more »
