News tagged with school meals

Consumers largely underestimating calorie content of fast food

People eating at fast food restaurants largely underestimate the calorie content of meals, especially large ones, according to a paper published today in BMJ.

Health May 23, 2013 | not rated yet | 0

Creating healthier habits: School meal program reforming to heighten nutritional standards

Schools will resume for many of the nation's youth over the coming weeks and one change parents may notice is healthier meals offered in their children's school meals program.

Health Aug 14, 2012 | not rated yet | 1

Older age and free school meals are associated with increased likelihood of substance use

Alcohol, tobacco and illegal drug use among young people is a public health concern in the UK. The short and long term risks to health are well known and range from accidental injuries, violence, sexual ill-health and increased ...

Health Apr 26, 2012 | 1 / 5 (1) | 0

School lunches to have more veggies, whole grains

(AP) -- The first major nutritional overhaul of school meals in more than 15 years means most offerings - including the always popular pizza - will come with less sodium, more whole grains and a wider selection ...

Health Jan 25, 2012 | not rated yet | 0

Congress pushes back on healthier school lunches

(AP) -- Who needs leafy greens and carrots when pizza and french fries will do?

Health Nov 15, 2011 | 5 / 5 (1) | 3