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June 10, 2013 | Journal Article
This study examines the association between district and state policy requirements regarding availability in public elementary schools of competitive food and beverages, including high-fat and high-sugar snacks, drinks, and salty snacks.
April 25, 2013 | Story
Ankeny Food Service Director Lynn Swinger is serving healthier school meals to meet updated national nutrition standards.
April 25, 2013 | Story
Food Service Director Barb Mechura has been serving healthier school meals to comply with updated national nutrition standards.
April 25, 2013 | Story
Susan Johnson, school nutrition supervisor for Jackson-Madison County, has been working to serve healthier school meals that meet the updated national nutrition standards
April 25, 2013 | Story
Niki Jahnke, food service director for Topeka Public Schools, has made changes to serve students healthier meals that comply with updated national nutrition standards.
April 25, 2013 | Story
Tony Geraci, executive director child nutrition for Memphis City Public Schools, is working to serve healthier school meals that comply with updated national nutrition standards
Commentary
RWJF comments on USDA's proposed nutrition standards for so-called "competitive foods."
February 1, 2013 | News Release
The USDA proposed updated nutrition standards. Foundation President and CEO Risa Lavizzo-Mourey released a statement.
July 17, 2012 | Story
Research Review
March 1, 2010 | Journal Article
In this study, the authors discuss the wide availability of competitive foods in U.S. schools and the fact that many of the foods and beverages offered are unhealthy.