Cafeteria Perspectives Of A Southern Farm To School Program: Happy Harvests And Room For New Growth
According to National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data from 2007-2010, 60% of children aged 1–18 years did not meet…
Comparison Of Costs Between School And Packed Lunches
Every day over 50 million children, adolescents, and teens attend public school in the United States (U.S. Department of Agriculture…
Editor’s Notes
Quietly Making Noise is the title of one of Jimmy Buffet’s songs – those of you who are part of…
FNS Research Corner Summary of Research
The FNS Research Corner provides a continuing series to summarize recently completed and current research conducted by the U.S. Department…
Implementation Of USDA Smart Snack Standards In Minnesota Secondary Schools
The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and School Breakfast Program (SBP), which are administered by the United States Department of…
Nutritional Quality Of Foods Served In Child Care Settings
In 2016, the National Center for Education Statistics reported that 64% of children aged 3-5 years received at least one…
Offering Self-Serve Sliced Apples In Bulk Increases Students’ Consumption And Decreases Apple Waste In Elementary School Cafeterias
The majority of children and adolescents in the United States do not consume the recommended amounts of fruits and vegetables…
The Impact Of A Smarter Lunchroom Program On Selection Of Fruits And Vegetables By Children In School Cafeterias
All children benefit from healthy eating. Consuming a diet rich in nutrient-dense whole foods is protective against diet related chronic…