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School meals face rules on fat, meat, veggies – but no limits on sugar

October 10, 2013

By Eleanor Yang Su Almost everything about a school cafeteria meal has a regulation. The federal government caps the amount of fat and salt in breakfasts and lunches. It sets minimum standards for servings of fruit, vegetables, grains, milk, and...
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Mexico, with world’s top obesity rate, raises prices on soft drinks to fight it

October 9, 2013

By Patricia Rey Mallén It is a well-known fact that the United States is the country in the world with the largest obesity rate. But it isn't anymore. A report by the United Nations revealed that the United States came in second to...
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School cafeterias, vending machines trading sugar, fat for more healthful fare

October 7, 2013

By Lenny Bernstein Any parent who has fixed a nutritious school lunch only to find it untouched in a backpack the next morning will be heartened by new federal rules that will take effect in schools nationwide in the fall...
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Alliance for a Healthier Generation and McDonald’s announce groundbreaking CGI commitment to promote balanced food and beverage choices

October 4, 2013

McDonald's is partnering with the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, founded by the Clinton Foundation and American Heart Association, to increase customers' access to fruit and vegetables and help families and children to make informed choices in keeping with balanced...
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New initiative encourages water consumption

October 1, 2013

By Amanda L. Chan The first lady wants you to drink more water. On a call announcing Michelle Obama's newest healthy living initiative Sept. 11, Let's Move! Executive Director Sam Kass explained that the White House is working with cities,...
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University of NH promotes healthy eating with plates printed with modified USDA guidelines

September 26, 2013

They may not be binging on broccoli, but some University of New Hampshire (UNH) students are at least pausing before they fill up on fried food, thanks to dishware designed to remind them about healthy options. Two years after the...
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‘Severely obese:’ 5 percent of U.S. kids, teens fit risky new category

September 18, 2013

By JoNel Aleccia Overall obesity rates for American kids may have leveled off, but a new report finds that children and teens at the far end of the spectrum are getting heavier, faster — with about 5 percent now classified...
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Michelle Obama says anti-obesity campaign creating ‘cultural shift’ in how Americans live, eat

September 16, 2013

Michelle Obama said Friday that her anti-childhood obesity campaign is creating a “cultural shift” in how Americans live and eat, and is beginning to have a positive influence on children’s health. As an example, she cited something she said she...
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New IOM report highlights NCCOR Measures Registry and Catalogue of Surveillance Systems

September 11, 2013

In August 2013, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) released a new report, “Evaluating Obesity Prevention Efforts: A Plan for Measuring Progress,” which outlined an actionable plan for measuring the nation’s progress in obesity prevention efforts. In developing the report, the...
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NYC school lunch menus serve up healthy eats

September 9, 2013

By Kevin Zimmerman When New York City children shuffle into the cafeteria on Sept. 9 most probably won’t notice any changes at that first back-to-school lunch until they roll their trays up to the cash register. For kids who pay...
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