#school menus

[njfoodsupply]

What is Sorghum and Why did the USDA Add it to its Child Nutrition Buying Guide?

7/22/22 Sorghum is a highly nutritious grain grown all over the world, in some places for thousands of years. Calorie rich, high in protein, fiber, and carbs, but low in fat and gluten free, it is a staple grain for much of the world’s population, particularly in India. Here in the United States, sorghum is grown mostly in Kansas and Texas, however, it isn’t as popular here as elsewhere in the…

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[foodsciencedaily]

Was Removing Chocolate Milk From School Menus A Good Idea?

Researchers from the Cornell University prove that removing chocolate milk from elementary school menus has negative consequences. To some, banning chocolate milk from elementary schools seemed like a good idea, but new Cornell University research shows that removing chocolate milk from school...

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[changeforfood-blog]

As new federal standards intended to make school food more healthful and nutritious go into effect, changes are already under way in many districts.

[voxxi-blog]

Would you sue your kid's school if they don't serve healthier food?

Certainly a controversial issue. Some say schools and government should not interfere in what our children eat, at school or at home. Others think it is responsibility of our nation's leaders to provide the healthiest options for the little ones.

This mom disagrees with studies blaming Latino culture for Hispanic American children's poor health - after all, she says, we are living in an American culture that promotes unhealthy options and schools are one of the biggest culprits. She is willing to sue her school district if they do not improve the menus. 

What do YOU think? Read the complete story on VOXXI Health, and leave a piece of your mind in the comments section! 

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By Sandra Silva, Managing Editor of VOXXI Health. Follow us on Twitter: @VoxxiNews,  @VoxxiHealth, @SansilFL