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June 25, 2014

Vermont is a cool place and it’s getting cooler. The Green Mountain State passed a “ universal recycling law ” (Act 148) that has a number of progressive provisions including mandatory composting. Starting this summer, enterprises that generate two tons or more of food scraps per week – e.g.,...

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Diana Donlon

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June 24, 2014

Eating out accounts for a third of Americans’ calories and contributes to poor nutrition and obesity . Restaurant foods and beverages often contain high levels of calories, saturated fat, sugars, and salt, and not enough fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. And restaurant practices, like large...

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Migdalia Rivera

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June 23, 2014

Ever have someone tell you they've got "sugar" when you asked how they are doing? It's an old Southern term that means he/she is sick, stricken with a form of diabetes, and in most cases, type 2. Type 2 diabetes is a debilitating, life altering, deadly and preventable disease. For decades, it was...

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Monifa Bandele

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June 18, 2014

Parents have spoken. Nationwide 78 percent of parents think that healthier food in schools will increase academic performance and 90 percent of Americans want K-12 schools to play a role in reducing obesity in their community. The USDA heard and implemented USDA nutritional standards for school...

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Migdalia Rivera

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June 16, 2014

With the swipe of a paintbrush or click of a camera, your child can make a difference in the fight to end poverty. Not only that, they have the chance to win exciting prizes, and have their artwork showcased in a national campaign. As part of our mission to build the political and public will to...

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Melissa Boteach

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June 16, 2014

170931288.jpg My son and I are researching and applying for high school scholarships. As part of the process, we've toured New York City private schools. It’s an amazing experience. They have small classes, huge libraries and gyms, and cafeterias, full of healthy options, that rival those of any...

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Migdalia Rivera

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June 11, 2014

With school out and summer in full swing, how do you keep health eating a priority for kids? Before you throw in the towel, join @MomsRising and Jill West, RD, author and registered dietitian, to talk about summer activities that foster healthy eating. We’ll also discuss healthy tips for road trips...

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Migdalia Rivera

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Food!

June 11, 2014

Where I live, school lunches used to be pretty gross. But I have to admit, I didn't know what horrible shape school lunchrooms were in all across the country until I watched Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution.

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Monifa Bandele

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June 11, 2014

Dear Friend, Welcome to this week's Good Food Force update! We're devoting this week's issue to protecting healthy school meals! Please find an update, and some useful resources you can use to get the word out, below! 1. The Hot Line Pushback on healthy school meals continues! It's been an action...

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Karen Showalter

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June 6, 2014

Note: This post was originally published on my blog, LadydeeLG. (I hope you will visit!). I'm happy to say that it's been over a week and I'm STILL drinking coffee withOUT sugar!! I took the 10 day #FedUpChallenge inspired by the team at Mom.me . I decided to take on the #FedUpChallenge, and be...

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