Laws that ban junk food sold in schools may be making a difference in the fight against childhood obesity, according to today’s article in the New York Times. The study published in American Academy of Pediatrics, used data on 6,300 fifth to eighth grade students in 40 states over a period of time … [ Read full post ]
Posts Tagged ‘school food’
NY Times article: Strict bans on junk food in schools may be making children healthier
Monday, August 13th, 2012
Where’s the “evidence” on school lunches?
Wednesday, April 6th, 2011
90% of meals offered in schools do not meet current nutrition standards. The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 requires the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to update nutrition standards and ensure the safety of foods served in schools. The Kids’ Safe and Healthful Foods Project, a joint endeavor by The Pew Charitable Trusts … [ Read full post ]
