School classrooms and lunchrooms in Georgia are providing educational lessons to improve student’s preference for and consumption of fruits and vegetables. Increasing students’ exposure to fruits and vegetables has been seen to improve students liking (Laureati, Bergamaschi, & Pagliarini, 2014) …
Collaboration between STEM and Nutrition Program to Provide Unique Learning Experiences for Students at Georgia Elementary Schools
In Georgia, a Science Technology Engineering Math (STEM) program is collaborating with a School Nutrition Program to provide unique learning opportunities for elementary school students. As a result, students are learning …
School Food Distribution During COVID-19
During the normal school year, 29.8 million students rely on the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) to provide them with a nutritious meal with 22 million of them receiving free or reduced meals.[1] Many low-income families rely on school …
Yes, You Have to Wait for Dinner
Feeding one’s family can often turn into a food fight or at least a source of conflict. Supermarkets are lined with cookies, sweetened beverages, and candy. Any parent knows that walking through a grocery store can be a challenge to …
Expert’s Insights on Childhood Obesity
According to the CDC, in the U.S., the percentage of children and adolescents affected by obesity has more than tripled since the 1970s. Data from 2015–2016 show that nearly 1 in 5 school-age children and young people aged 6 …
Smarter Breakfasts Boost Brain Power
Is your school breakfast program providing the best, brain-boosting energy for students? From planning a nutrient-rich menu to enhancing the accessibility and convenience of your meals, this webinar will provide tips to enhance your program, increase student participation, and nudge …
Mindful Eating: How to Encourage Youth to Think Before They Eat
Youth oftentimes eat to just eat, a practice called “mindless eating.” However, mindFUL eating is an important component of maintaining health. Join Dr. Mara Vitolins of the Wake Forest School of Medicine, Dr. Michelle Krehbiel of University of Nebraska- Lincoln …
Budget-Friendly Marketing Techniques to Boost Breakfast & Lunch Participation
Promoting meals and target items can increase participation in school meals, but many districts don’t have the financial means to spend a lot on marketing. In this webinar, Dana Boler, the previous School Nutrition Director at Jackson County Central Schools …
Social-Emotional Learning in Schools
Across America, we are currently experiencing a youth mental health crisis. According to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), 7.1% of US children aged 3-17 have diagnosed anxiety, while 3.2% of US children aged 3-17 have diagnosed depression.…
Social-Emotional Learning in Schools
Across the US, we are experiencing a youth mental health crisis. With more young people experiencing hopelessness, anxiety, and depression, and a drastic shortage of mental health providers, many teachers are increasingly becoming beacons of hope for their students. Through …