A 'school food Renaissance' at Greeley-Evans District 6 has caught the attention of federal nutrition officials. A representative with the U.S. Department of Agriculture will meet with school officials Tuesday and tour a kitchen that prepares student meals from scratch using fresh, local ingredients.
Originally published on Tue August 14, 2012 7:08 am
Credit Paul Sakuma / AP
Lately, parents, teachers and policymakers have been experimenting with all kinds of different ways to keep unhealthy food out of schools. Some schools are limiting bake sales, as we reported earlier this year, while others are preparing lunches from scratch.
Originally published on Wed August 8, 2012 12:33 pm
Credit Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine
Forget the school vending machine fights. An anti-cheese group says that innocent-looking carton of milk on lunch trays is the real culprit for our children's weight woes.
