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March 2023 Participation Analysis
An analysis of SY 2021-22 breakfast and lunch average daily participation (ADP) and FY 2021-22 total meals served, as well…

Peanut and Tree Nut Allergies: Understanding the Differences
Two of the “Big 9,” peanut and tree nut allergies sound similar—but they are not the same.

Act Now: Two Key School Nutrition Bills Introduced in Congress
Hungry students can’t learn and access to nutritious meals at school is vital for children’s physical and mental development. Without…

Study Finds Children Aren’t Eating Enough Fruits or Veggies
Fruits and vegetables are an important part of a healthy, balanced diet—but it turns out that kids might not be…

Chicken Entrées Come Home to Roost
Every year, there’s another new challenge complicating school meal operations. Waivers expire, orders are delayed, staff recruitment lags, new regulations…

From Mind to Menu
I don’t cook. But like an increasing number of Americans, I’m fascinated by TV’s endless schedule of culinary competitions. We’re…

Scrumptious Scraps?
Sustainability—the practice of using natural resources responsibly today, so they are available for future generations—is a topic on everybody’s mind.…

Are LTOs a GO in Your Cafeteria?
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Plan, Don’t Ban
It’s a scenario that nobody wants to even contemplate, never mind experience: A school, working with the best of intentions,…

This & That: March/April 2023
Looking for new apps to download, books to read, products to try or things to implement in your cafeterias? This…