SNA Urges MAHA Commission to Invest in School Meals 

Contact: Diane Pratt-Heavner, 703-576-7526, media@schoolnutrition.org   SNA Urges MAHA Commission to Invest in School Meals The non-profit School Nutrition Association (SNA) issued the following in response to the May 22…

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The Sustained Impact of Teacher Encouragement on Elementary Students’ Vegetable Snack Consumption: Initial Findings from a Wisconsin Study

…HE students compared to NE students (0.502>0.173, p<0.01) and ME students (0.502>0.306, p=0.01) with similar results for the eighth serving: HE students compared to NE students (0.506>0.184, p<0.01) and compared…

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Steps to Nutrition Success: Program Self-Assessment for Child Care Centers and Family Day Care Homes Participating in the Child and Adult Care Food Program

…The review panel would comment on the ease and convenience of the draft instruments as well as comment on how likely they would be to conduct program self-assessment on a…

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Use of Stakeholder Theory to Examine Groups Salient in Decisions Related to A La Carte Offerings

…changes in home and community environments. More parents are working away from home; more meals are eaten out; community design often discourages outdoor activity; safety concerns keep children in their…

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SNA Comments on Competitive Food Rule

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Diane Pratt-Heavner 301-686-3124 media@schoolnutrition.org SNA Comments on Competitive Food Rule Release 2013-06-27 NATIONAL HARBOR, MD (June 27, 2013) – The US Department of Agriculture has released…

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Impact Of Summer Mobile Feeding Sites On Increasing Children’s Access To Food

…would change about the mobile feeding unit. Both surveys took less than five minutes to complete. Data Analysis Data received from District 87 on NSLP and SFSP participation were compiled…

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Cafeteria Perspectives Of A Southern Farm To School Program: Happy Harvests And Room For New Growth

…staff commented on competition from perceived “kid foods” such as pizza and French fries. Some stated that children simply do not eat vegetables, citing textural and presentation challenges. Encouraging children…

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Block Grants Would Slash Millions from School Meal Budgets and Compromise Meal Service for Students

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Diane Pratt-Heavner 301-686-3124 media@schoolnutrition.org Block Grants Would Slash Millions from School Meal Budgets and Compromise Meal Service for Students 2016-06-15 WASHINGTON, D.C. – This morning, school…

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Onsite Insights: The Power of Intention

Whether you are bursting with ideas for the new school year or struggling for inspiration, consider the power of intention as you make plans for your students, program and staff….

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Customizing School Meals: Raising the BAR

…it too The Big Idea • Trying to increase breakfast & lunch salad bar participation • What inspired you to try this? – Talking to my SNA peers • Low…

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