March 14, 2013
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Program Result Report
The California Center for Public Health Advocacy studied data on childhood obesity in the state to determine whether incidence of the condition had declined from 2005 to 2010, and whether any decline could be attributed to changes in policy.
April 11, 2013
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Story
A new study finds healthier school meals standards could mean lower obesity rates among lower-income children. Read a Q&A with the author.
Secondary schools report limited progress in creating healthier environment for students.
Commentary
The widespread availability of junk food in our schools is a serious problem.
Story
U.S. middle and high schools are improving some nutrition practices, but most students can still buy sugary drinks and junk foods.
April 25, 2013
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Story
Ankeny Food Service Director Lynn Swinger is serving healthier school meals to meet updated national nutrition standards.
April 25, 2013
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Story
Food Service Director Barb Mechura has been serving healthier school meals to comply with updated national nutrition standards.
April 25, 2013
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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
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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
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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