New Report Affirms Resilience in the Face of Ongoing Challenges in School Nutrition

“What’s the current state of school nutrition? Where are K-12 school nutrition departments going?” A new report from LINQ answers those questions, and more.

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One-Minute Habits for a Happier, Heathier You

You don’t need to struggle to adopt significant, time-consuming changes to feel happier, healthier and more energized—here are eight simple, one-minute habits that are easy to embrace every day!

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HHFKA Positively Impacted Childhood Obesity, Studies Reiterate

More than 10 years ago, the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act (HHFKA) introduced new nutrition standards and rules for school meals. Now, two new studies published this year have reported that…

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2023 IFMA Gold Plate Award honoree Jessica Shelly, Director, Student Dining Services, Cincinnati Public Schools

Shelly Brings Home Gold Plate

With great pride and enthusiasm, School Nutrition congratulates Jessica Shelly, MBA, REHS, SNS, recipient of the 2023 IFMA Gold Plate Award. Each year, members of the International Foodservice Manufacturers Association…

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Ingredients for Health: Flax Seeds

Sunflower, chia, pumpkin, hemp, poppy—there are a lot of seeds you can incorporate into your diet! Each comes with its own unique flavors and health benefits, but here, we’re focusing…

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Stand Up to Bullies

Bullying isn’t an issue easily left behind upon adulthood. Bullies are frustratingly persistent throughout all stages of life. In fact, a 2021 survey conducted by Harris Poll found levels of…

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Make Your Cafeteria a Safe Space for Shy Kids

How attentive will you be to the varying needs of students in your cafeterias this year? It can be a particularly overwhelming destination for children who are shy. According to…

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State of the Sauce

Raise your hand if you have collected the National Parks quarters or each year’s LOVE stamp. (Maybe you still have Beanie Babies in your closet?) We’ve got a new obsession…

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CEP Sees Dramatic Rise

A new study by the Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) reveals a significant increase in the number of schools that adopted the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) in SY2022-23 in…

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The Ancient Grain That Could be a New School Meal Staple

Sorghum might not be a common ingredient in your cafeterias yet—but it could be the next big grain in school meals. Pomptonian Food Service, based in Fairfield, N.J., recently partnered…

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