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School Lunch: Food Research and Action Center Report Explores Factors Impacting Participation
January 14, 2015
The number of children participating in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) is changing in ways that reflect events other than changes in nutrition rules, finds a new analysis by the Food Research and Action Center (FRAC).
NEA HIN Launches National Healthy Schools Competition
December 3, 2014
National Education Association Health Information Network looking for schools leading the way in giving students healthier snack and drink options
California Parents Support Strong School Nutrition Standards
November 13, 2014
According to The Pew Charitable Trusts, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and The California Endowment, 76 percent of parents support the updated school meal nutrition standards.
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
Poor sleep increases children’s obesity risk
Source: The Journal of Pediatrics | January 15, 2015
Most Kids Don’t Eat Three Meals A Day, Study Says
Source: Time Magazine | December 16, 2014
In Final Spending Bill, Salty Food and Belching Cows Are Winners
Source: The New York Times | December 14, 2014
Congress relaxes whole grain standards for schools
Source: The Associated Press | December 10, 2014
Why Healthy School Lunch Standards Are Worth Fighting For
Source: NEA Today | December 3, 2014
Not your father’s school lunch
Source: The Herald Journal | November 15, 2014
Brita® Offers 221,314 Reasons To Say No To Sugary Beverages
Source: Alliance for a Healthier Generation | October 21, 2014
Breakfast in class keeps young stomachs happy
Source: The News Journal | September 20, 2014
Obesity Around the Nation
Source: The New York Times | September 8, 2014
School lunch menus to feature nutritional items
Source: Cape Coral Daily Breeze | August 1, 2014