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USDA Releases Proposed Long-Term Nutrition Standards

In early February, USDA announced a proposed rule establishing new, phased-in limits on added sugars and additional sodium reductions in school meals. In response, SNA continues to urge USDA to…

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Ingredients for Health: Turkey Sausage

Sausage is arguably one of the oldest types of “processed food.” Nearly every culture around the world boasts some type of signature seasoned ground meat sausage, usually packed into a…

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Inventive Exercise: Simple Stretches to Help Prevent Injury at Work

If you have ever tried physical therapy to recover from an injury such as a sprained ankle, twisted knee or pulled shoulder, then you know that the prescribed stretches and…

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Embracing Neurodiversity

Chances are, you know someone who is neurodivergent—some 30% of today’s population is estimated to fall into this behavioral category—but do you know what the word means? Neurodiversity refers to…

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Study Examines School Meal Operations

USDA has published its Child Nutrition Program Operations Study (CN-OPS-II) a multi-year research project that provides the agency with important data from state agencies and school food authorities (SFAs) regarding…

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The Heart of the Matter

February is American Heart Month, so it’s the perfect time to make sure you know the facts about keeping your heart healthy. Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of…

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Tomorrow’s Black History Starts Today

To connect the cafeteria to educational activities in observance of Black History Month, observed every February, you might create a display of famous figures involved in America’s agriculture and culinary…

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Delivery Surprises

The 2022 Uber Eats Craving Report, from the restaurant and grocery delivery giant, reveals some interesting insights into the food habits of Americans who increasingly turn to the convenience of…

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Restaurant Industry Makes 2023 Predictions

The National Restaurant Association (NRA) has released its annual “What’s Hot Culinary Forecast,” revealing top menu trends expected for the year ahead. Remember that many of your students and their…

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7 Hacks for the Holidays

Is the hectic holiday season getting you down? Try out some of these hacks to lighten the load! Sign Into Your SNA Account This page is for SNA members. Not…

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