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NEA HIN Urges Educators to Push for Healthier School Snacks and Drinks
February 12, 2013
National Education Association Health Information Network helps school communities take action against childhood obesity
New Project Aims to Empower NEA Members to Improve Snack Foods and Drinks in Schools
December 18, 2012
In an effort to create healthier schools, the NEA Health Information Network (NEA HIN) released new resources to help educators and other school employees advocate for changes that will limit the availability of junk foods and sugary beverages and give students more nutritious options.
New Study Links Healthier Weight in Children With Strict Laws on School Snacks
December 16, 2012
A new study from fellow Robert Wood Johnson Foundation grantee Bridging the Gap, finds that state laws that create strong nutrition standards for snack foods and drinks sold in schools may reduce adolescent obesity.
NEA Health Information Network Hosts Healthy School Food Advocacy Event in DC
July 10, 2012
The National Education Association Health Information Network (NEA HIN) hosted more than fifty NEA state affiliate presidents and executive directors on June 28, 2012 to learn about a new project to improve state nutrition standards for snacks and beverages that are sold in schools via vending machines, school stores, fundraisers and cafeteria à la carte lines.
In the News
Most Added Sugar Americans Consume Comes from Food, not Drinks
Source: The New York Times | May 6, 2013
Just one daily soda can raise diabetes risk, study finds
Source: NBC News | April 24, 2013
Viewpoints: Schools need to help kids eat healthy
Source: The Sacramento Bee | April 7, 2013
Schools hungry to improve taste, nutrition of lunches
Source: USA Today | April 5, 2013
Fruit, Not Fries: Lunchroom Makeovers Nudge Kids Toward Better Choices
Source: NPR | April 2, 2013
American teens getting early start on heart disease risk, survey says
Source: Los Angeles Times | April 1, 2013
6 US School Districts Form Food Alliance
Source: The Wall Street Journal | March 20, 2013
Poll: Most U.S. Adults Favor Healthy School Food
Source: UPI | March 17, 2013
Ag chief: youth obesity issue of national security
Source: Associated Press | March 15, 2013
Sweet Drinks Tied to Higher Calorie Intake in Kids
Source: HealthDay News | March 12, 2013
