More than 40 million Americans who rely on a government nutrition program face risks for major health problems because the program lacks nutrition standards, according to a new report.
Mar 13, 2018
0
6
(HealthDay)—The largest permanent increase in the history of the United States' food stamp program and changes to its nutrition standards will be announced Monday.
Aug 16, 2021
0
3
A study suggests that states with stricter school meal nutrition standards were associated with better weight status among students who received free or reduced-price lunches compared with students who did not eat school ...
Apr 8, 2013
1
0
When schools adopt healthful nutrition policies and practices, kids' diets improve.
Nov 13, 2013
0
0
Congress is deciding whether it wants another pitched battle with first lady Michelle Obama and the administration over school lunches that put more whole grains in kids' meals and cut salty foods.
Sep 18, 2015
0
9
(HealthDay)—A policy introducing nutrition standards for competitive beverages can improve the nutritional quality of beverages sold in schools, according to a study published online March 3 in the U.S. Centers for Disease ...
Mar 9, 2016
0
0
(AP) -- Schools should be a cornerstone of the nation's obesity battle, but to trim Americans' waistlines, changes are needed everywhere people live, work, play and learn, a major new report says.
May 8, 2012
0
0
Congress is taking some whole grains off the school lunch line.
Dec 10, 2014
1
0
Michelle Obama lashed out in a newspaper opinion piece Thursday against Republican plans to roll back recently improved nutrition standards in American schools, one of her cherished causes as US first lady.
May 29, 2014
1
0
