Hoping the new rates are published by USDA before the end of next week, but state agencies are sending out notices to participants that July claims are being blocked (will not be processed) until the new rates are released. This one came from Oklahoma: ATTENTION: USDA has not released the FY 2017 rates. July 2017 claims CANNOT be paid until …
USDA announces efforts to make school meals healthier USDA announces additional efforts to make school meals healthier Can early bedtimes help fight childhood obesity? Encouraging positive meal times and family style resources now available on the USDA website USDA finalizes school nutrition rules USDA Finalizes School Nutrition Rules: What You Need to Know Tips for helping children fight childhood obesity …
Making food makes a difference – good lesson for centers, schools and sites introducing new menu items, especially to align with the new meal pattern Earlier bed time may lower risk of childhood obesity Pokémon Go is a great way to get kids moving Oregon has the lowest rate of obesity Maryland schools lead the nation in buying local foods …
Savvy marketing gets kids to each veggies Another article related to the above Want kids to eat their veggies? Turn squash into a superhero Finding the link between academic performance and health Local veggies added to school lunch – and the thought that kids will eat more veggies if they can’t see them Pokeman Go gets kids moving
This memo outlines the options for early implementation of the new meal pattern 10 ways to break the cycle of picky eaters Philadelphia recognized in its efforts to reduce childhood obesity Nebraska falls to 46th in national ranking for federal food program New income statements are available
Summer Nutrition Programs Close Hunger Gap for Millions of Children Read more: KCSG Television – Summer Nutrition Programs Close Hunger Gap for Millions of Children Report Finds Growth Slowing Need for Redoubled Efforts The Green Bay Packers are teaching children from the Green Bay Boys & Girls Club about eating healthy. A new resource from My plate: States & Communities …
10 tips to get kids asking for more milk Today is MyPlate’s Birthday! Today is MyPlate’s birthday and we want to celebrate this milestone with you! It was exactly 5 years ago today, on June 2, 2011, that MyPlate was first introduced. Coinciding with the release of the 2015 – 2020 Dietary Guidelines, the MyPlate, MyWins initiative is a fresh spin on the way …
USDA created a resource center for paperwork reduction best practices How parents can find the nearest summer foods program Study finds childhood physical activity reduces cardiovascular risk
New nutrition facts panel Democrats call for changes to the Child Nutrition bill Concannon urges reauthorization Reauthorization advances in the House Since Yogurt us a common creditable item – Dannon makes significant improvements to the nutrition standards in their products Early childhood educators lack nutrition knowledge
USDA Releases Extension Notice for Whole-Grain Rich Exemptions for SY 2016-17 Children’s Social Development Positively Affected By Good Nutrition How To Get Your Kids To Eat Healthy: 80% Of Kids Eat More Fruits And Vegetables After Playing This Video Game USDA Official Says Rochester Leading the Way in Access to Healthy Food CDC: Age at first solid foods has no …
