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National survey shows healthy trends taking root in school cafeterias while limited funding and cost of food are flagged as pressing issues for school nutrition programs.

SNA has submitted comments to the US Department of Agriculture in response to the department’s proposed rule outlining new nutrition standards for school meals. 

SNA President Nancy Rice joined President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama in celebrating the passage of S. 3307, the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act.

DianePratt Heavner703 576 7526dpratt heavner@schoolnutrition.orgSNA Partners with First Lady Michelle Obama’s Childhood Obesity Initiative  SCHOOL NUTRITION PROFESSIONALS COMMIT TO NEW NUTRITION PROGRAMS AND GOALS   NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. (February 9, 2010) – The School Nutrition Association (SNA), representing 55,000 school

DianePratt Heavner703 739 9300124dpratt heavner@schoolnutrition.orgSNA Applauds President Obama’s Proposed $1 Billion Increase for Child Nutrition ProgramsAs Congress Prepares to Reauthorize the Child Nutrition Act President and First Lady’s Support Emphasizes Need NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. (February 1, 2010) – Following the release of

DianePratt Heavner301 686 3100124media@schoolnutrition.orgFood Safety a Priority for School Nutrition ProgramsNATIONAL HARBOR, Md. (December 16, 2009) – Through strict food safety procedures and employee training, school nutrition programs maintain an excellent food safety record.  The School Nutrition Association (SNA) and

PaulAlberghine301 686 3100126palberghine@schoolnutrition.orgDan Glickman To Receive 2010 Gene White Lifetime Achievement Award for Child NutritionNATIONAL HARBOR, Md., October 28, 2009 – The 2010 Gene White Lifetime Achievement Award for Child Nutrition will be awarded to Dan Glickman, former U.S. Secretary

January 15, 2014 – The School Nutrition Association (SNA), a national non-profit representing 55,000 school nutrition professionals, has released its 2014 Position Paper, which outlines the Association’s advocacy efforts.

January 2, 2014 – School Nutrition Association (SNA) members applaud the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) new rule to permanently eliminate overly restrictive weekly limits on the grains and proteins served with school meals.

June 27, 2013 – The US Department of Agriculture has released an interim final rule to establish nutrition standards for “competitive” foods and beverages sold in school a la carte lines, vending machines and snack bars during the school day.