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New paper alert! In 2021, we asked Australian primary school parents what they thought about school food and nutrition, including education, practices and policy. 787 parents responded to the survey. Making healthy options available in canteens, applying healthy food policies (eg. Nude food), fruit and veg breaks, as well as kitchen & garden programs, were listed as the main promoters of healthy eating. Parents viewed unhealthy options in canteens, school fairs and birthdays as major contributors to unhealthy eating habits. Although there are efforts to establish health-promoting school environments, there is still room for improvement. You can access the full paper here: https://lnkd.in/gW5BjiZZ

Finally published! Thanks Sheila Fleischhacker for leading this collaboration! The Importance of Emergency-Related Food and Nutrition Education Before, During, and After a Disaster https://lnkd.in/e2weHbT8

Happy International Youth Day! We ❤️ our youth, children are the future of today. When thinking about how we can support and empower them, nutrition will play a significant role in a child's ability to succeed. Programs such as the National School Lunch Program and National School Breakfast Program aim to provide nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free breakfast and lunch to children each school day. Comment below what dietary requirements each school program must meet: #rdbootcamp #rdbootcampstudygroup #rdexam #rdexamprep #rd2be #tutor #rdexamtips #rdexamreview #studytips #rdexamstudygroup #rdexamreview

Teaching veggie nutrition helps children develop healthy habits and improves their well-being. It's a lesson that can benefit them for the rest of their lives. By placing veggie nutrition into your curriculum, you can improve student health and energy levels and encourage healthy habits and choices. Ways you can place vegetable nutrition into your curriculum is by growing a little garden with your preschoolers and teaching them the superpowers of each vegetables! Broccoli gives you strength! Carrots helps you see in the dark! Make veggie nutrition a part of your teaching and give your students a healthy head start! #earlyyears #earlylearning #earlychildhooddevelopment #dearteacherseries #profgeedee

**Top Issues Facing K-12 Child Nutrition Professionals** In the face of growing challenges, child nutrition professionals across the country are working tirelessly to combat food insecurity. With rising costs, supply chain disruptions, and an increasing need for nutritious meals, their role has never been more crucial. Schools are finding innovative ways to ensure that every child has access to healthy, balanced meals. But tackling food insecurity is no easy task. Many districts are leveraging partnerships that simplify procurement while maximizing value—especially in today’s tight budget environments. Enter **OMNIA Partners** and the powerful "triad partnership" with **US Foods** and **Premier's food portfolio**. This collaboration provides unmatched access to quality products, competitive pricing, and innovative solutions. Together, we're helping schools: - **Streamline procurement** to save time and resources. - **Maximize purchasing power** to fight rising costs. - **Ensure access to nutritious foods** for all students, supporting their health and academic success. Let's continue supporting child nutrition professionals with the tools they need to make a difference! #ChildNutrition #SchoolMeals #FoodInsecurity #OMNIAPartners #USFoods #Premier

🎉 We are proud to announce our new course tailored specifically for registered dietitians! 🎉 "Food Insecurity in the U.S.: Root Causes, Solutions and Results" is now available on Zero Hunger Academy and has been approved by the Commission on Dietetic Registration for 3 CPEUs. Upon completion of the course, nutritionists and dietitians will better understand the populations at greatest risk for food insecurity, the root causes of hunger, and effective solutions to food insecurity. Our hope is that nutritionists and dietitians will fulfill their professional obligations while also gaining more insight into the challenges that many Americans face in accessing an affordable, healthy diet. https://lnkd.in/ewDFSmSq #dietitians #foodsecurity #cpeu

📰 New on our blog: how students benefit from free, healthy school meals. Did you know that school nutrition professionals serve 857,077 meals daily to kids in Massachusetts and provide them with 40-70% of their weekly nutrition? Learn more about why school nutrition professionals are so important, what we do to support them, and how students benefit from eating school meals. https://lnkd.in/e-DhzVs5

I'm thrilled to announce that I'm writing an international journal article on the development of jelly gum from corn (Zea mays L) and tempeh (Rhizopus sp.) to support healthy snacking in school-aged children. 🌽🍬 This research aims to provide a nutritious, delicious, and innovative alternative to traditional snacks, combining the benefits of corn and tempeh to promote better health and well-being among young learners. By integrating these traditional ingredients into a modern, kid-friendly format, we aim to make healthy eating both enjoyable and accessible. Furthermore, I'm utilizing a robust quality management system to ensure the highest standards in product development and safety. The utilization of this product extends beyond individual health, potentially influencing school snack programs and encouraging healthier dietary habits among children. In this article, I explore the nutritional profile of jelly gum, its health benefits, and the sensory attributes that make it appealing to children. The research also discusses the potential for widespread adoption in school programs to foster healthier eating habits from a young age. You can read more about this exciting research in my article published on [this link](https://lnkd.in/gwyacAj8). #HealthySnacking #ChildNutrition #FoodInnovation #Research #InternationalJournal #HealthyKids #SustainableFood #NutritionScience #QualityManagement

Join our epic food fight to create a healthier, happier future for children! 🍏 Did you know there are no Government backed food regulations for early years settings!? And with shocking reports finding that more than a fifth of the UK's five-year-olds are overweight or obese, we need to do something about this NOW! That's why, together, with early years industry leaders, we're lobbying the Government to introduce clear and robust food and nutrition regulations for early years settings. Help win this battle for children and drive change by joining The Big Nursery Food Fight, here: https://chng.it/QNFZKTnhT6 #TheBigNurseryFoodFight

It was a pleasure to work on this report with William Murray PR & Marketing and Lakeland Dairies. As the registered dietitian and nutrition consultant for the report I provided information on… 🥛 Common myths and misconceptions about milk from a pupil and parent perspective based on the report findings 💦 The importance of hydration for students ✅ The drinks that are permitted in UK schools 🥛 The key nutrients in milk and the percentage of teens who have very low intakes of these nutrients according to NDNS data You can access the full report in the link below. #dairynutrition #milknutrition #nutritioninschools #healthyhydration #schoolnutrition #fuellingstudents