Funding for this project was provided by a Michigan Department of Education’s Team Nutrition Grant and the United Dairy Industry of Michigan. This project is funded, at least in part, with federal funds from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), …
Cedric Hodo, Foodservice Director, Saginaw Public Schools, Saginaw, MI
Cedric Hodo, foodservice director for Saginaw Public Schools and SodexoMAGIC Management Company employee, is always looking to try out new ways to reach students with a hot – or cold – …
The Smarter Lunchroom Movement applies research based techniques to improve student eating behaviors. It identifies six principles which can influence eating behaviors when applied: 1) Managing portion sizes, 2) Increasing convenience, 3) Improving visibility; 4) Enhancing taste expectations, 5) Utilizing …
A recent study of parents and their 6-10 year old children found that involving kids in meal preparation promotes healthy eating habits, specifically by increasing vegetable intake (Van der Horst et al, 2014). It also promotes a positive emotional response …
Researchers found that placing fruit under a spotlight can increase fruit selection. That got us thinking – what about vegetables? They are typically selected by fewer than 50% of students. When vegetables are served on the tray, it is typically …
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| House Salad and Strawberry, Peach Medley offered on Lean and Green Day |
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| Fresh fruit, vegetables, and Mediterranean Salad on the serving line |
“You are what you eat!” is a notion that implies that to achieve optimal health, we must fuel …
During the warmer months of spring, summer and fall, many families are on the move to the great outdoors. During vacations, weekends, and free time during the week- parks, beaches, and hiking trails are popular family get-away destinations. When out …
The excitement of a field trip shouldn’t be masked by what’s in the lunchbox. Pack it Simple, Smart, and Safe so the real excitement comes from the actual field trip and not the adventure your child had after a sour …
Eating healthy is often associated with the false mindset that it’s harder than the other, often more expensive, options such as eating out or buying pre-packed meals. Change For Life, an initiative by the Department of Health in the UK, …
The FDA recently proposed a new Nutrition Facts label, representing the first overhaul since 1990. The new Nutrition Facts label is based on consensus reports, national survey data, Dietary Guidelines recommendations and citizen petitions. Manufacturers will have two years to …
