December 13, 2015 marks the 5th anniversary of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010. A lot has changed since its inception! Children no longer receive pizza and french fries, five days a week, as I did as a child. They are given healthy, well-balanced meals that include fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, ensuring that not only their minds are fed during the school day, but also their bodies.
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Join #FoodFri on December 11, 2015 at 1 p.m., EST to chat with @MomsRising, @JDonzeBlack_Pew, and @PewHealth. The topic: School Lunch: Then and Now. The country has made great strides toward healthier students and schools since the law was signed.
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To join and follow the conversation on Twitter use the #FoodFri Hashtag in each tweet.
You can also follow the chat on Twubs.com/FoodFri. Twubs allows you to follow MomsRising’s registered hashtags by creating an account. Below I have noted the steps.
- Create an account using an email or your Twitter account.
- Enter the desired hashtag, #FoodFri, #WellnessWed or #EcoTipTue, in
the search box found at the top of the page. Click Enter. A new page
will open with the desired chat. - Find the “Join This Twub” button found on the right-hand side bar and join the group.
- Adjust the speed of the conversation to your liking. Options are: Fast, Medium, Slow, Slower, or Slowest.
- Introduce yourself and join the conversation, by entering your
comment, tips, or questions in the “Tweet to #FoodFri as [YourName] box” - Or, respond to a specific tweet by hovering over the right-hand side of the individual’s tweet and selecting one of the icons.
More about our #FoodFri Featured Co-Host(s):
Pew Health
Health news, research & policy recommendations from The Pew Charitable Trusts. Making a difference on antibiotics, school food, prescription drug safety & more. Learn more on their website, You can also follow them on their social media platforms:
Jessica Donze Black
Jessica Donze Black directs the Kids’ Safe and Healthful Foods Project, accollaboration between Pew and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and leads research and policy efforts aimed at improving school nutrition. You can connect directly with Jessica on Twitter, @JDonzeBlack_Pew.
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