Understanding School Culture and Its Relation to Farm to School Programming

communicated to the extended community. While specific goals of engaging with FTS depend on the school community, the National Farm to School Network reported that schools engage in FTS so…

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"President's Perspective"

The Menus and Meals That Make Magic Memories

…The hot dog bun was warm, the accompanying corn was buttery and the sliced peaches and carton of milk were both chilled. Delicious! I’ll never forget this 50+-year-old memory, because…

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A spread of breakfast foods, including fruit, muffins, pancakes, bacon, oatmeal, eggs and sausage

From Morning to Midday

What is it about classic American breakfast foods that make them so gosh darn craveable around the clock? The enduring popularity of weekend brunch is as much about timing and…

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Evaluation of the Dissemination and Implementation of the CATCH Eat Smart School Nutrition Program in Texas

…(Centers for Disease Control Coordinated School Health Program, 2002) that includes classroom curriculum, a complementary family component, physical education (PE) curriculum, a school foodservice program (CATCH Eat Smart), and tobacco-free…

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ICN Research Summary

…regarding flavored and unflavored milk. The ICN, ARD conducted a research study to identify elementary and middle school/junior high school students’ perceptions of milk, their milk preferences and their consumption…

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Assessment of International Dysphagia Guidelines for Use in Child Nutrition Programs

…analyzed as the section for “Time of Service” samples was incorrectly completed. Of the 23 correctly completed assessments for milk at the time of service, 39% met the recommended Level…

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Going Green! (With Plant Based Eating)

…environmental and health benefits that come from eating fewer animal products, it makes sense why plant-based diets are having their moment… Sign Into Your SNA Account This page is for…

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Development and Evaluation of Nutrition Education Competencies and a Competency-Based Resource Guide for Preschool-Aged Children

…create and evaluate a set of nutrition education competencies for preschool-aged children. In response to suggestions during the evaluation of the competencies, a resource guide using the nutrition education competencies…

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Roundtable Discussion: Hot Topics in School Nutrition

“Roundtable Discussion: Hot Topics in School Nutrition” was presented at SNIC 2023 in San Diego, California. As the past 3 years have shown, it seems like there is no challenge…

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Fruit and Vegetable Plate Waste Among Students in a Suburban School District Participating in the National School Lunch Program

…Crispy baked kale Corn Corn Steamed mixed veggies Roasted parsnips _ Raw Vegetable Baby carrots Celery sticks Salad Cucumber slices Broccoli Baby carrots Salad Salad bar Broccoli Cucumber slices Baby…

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