School nutrition changes
By Robert Lopez WUFT-FM In the first overhaul of school nutrition in 15 years, all schools around the country must be in compliance with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s new school food rules this...
View ArticleMichelle Obama’s Let’s Move! Initiative awards two Alachua County schools
First lady Michelle Obama's focus on improving the quality of food in schools has brought attention to the need for Alachua County kids to eat healthier.
View ArticleHead Start works with UF on childhood obesity
With an increase of childhood obesity in the program, Head Start decided to tackle the issue with the help of the University of Florida by educating children and parents alike.
View ArticleSupporters of organic foods still supporting its value a month after Stanford...
Nearly a month after a Stanford study found little difference in nutritional value when comparing organic and non-organic foods, supporters of organic food are still responding to the study and...
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What’s So Divisive About Candy Corn?
(Photo credit: Five2Nine/Flickr) They're white, orange and yellow, and these triangular shaped candies are perhaps some of the most divisive sweets ever created: candy corn.
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Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner; Norton Elementary Serves It All
In addition to breakfast and lunch, Norton Elementary School now serves dinner to students enrolled in its after-school program. Dinner is currently scheduled to be served at 2 p.m.
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Cholesterol Not Included In Latest Dietary Guidelines
The 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans report is expected to cut it's suggested cholesterol intake. New research shows dietary cholesterol has a minimal effect on heart disease.
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New Program Hopes To Bring Nutritional Education To Elementary Schools
Stephen Foster Elementary School is the first elementary school to participate in Kids in the Kitchen, a program that teaches students about nutritional food options and food preparation. The program...
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