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I try to live a healthy life. My health obsession likely began as worry, about illness, death and dieting, but later intrigued me to learn more about often-complex subjects. I try to educate myself every day, in little ways, to improve my quality of life through nutrition, exercise and medicine. This blog is a place to share knowledge about happy and healthy living in York County. Contact me at lzaleski@ydr.com.
Category Archives: School lunches
Bid goodbye to beloved chicken patties
School lunchrooms are taking a bite out of breaded chicken patty infamy. York Daily Record/Sunday News education reporter Angie Mason wrote a story last week about the many healthy changes kids will see in cafeterias — more whole grains and … Continue reading
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How do school and prison lunches measure up?
According an info graphic by GOOD, United States Department of Agriculture regulated school lunches contain about the same number of calories in a meal served to prison inmates — 1,400 a pop. The website compared school lunches with prison meals, … Continue reading
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USDA guidelines would make school lunches healthier
School cafeterias would have to hold the fries — and serve kids more whole grains, fruits and vegetables — under the government’s plans for the first major nutritional overhaul of students’ meals in 15 years. The Agriculture Department proposal announced … Continue reading
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Obama signs child nutrition bill
President Barack Obama signed the child nutrition bill Dec. 13 with first lady Michelle Obama by his side. First lady Michelle Obama praised her husband for pushing the bill through Congress. “I want to thank him for working very hard,” … Continue reading
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U.S. House passes child nutrition bill
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a $4.5 billion child nutrition bill backed by first lady Michelle Obama. The bill passed 264-157, largely along party lines, and has already been approved by the Senate. If signed into law, the legislation … Continue reading
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Lunch with a side of psychology
Suggesting salad with a meal, keeping ice cream out of sight and making fruits look more appealing could lead to students making healthier lunch-time choices, according to studies. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a major new initiative Oct. 12 … Continue reading
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Partisan nutrition
The state House of Representatives recently approved a bill to improve school lunches — slashing calories, fat and sugar, and mandating fruit and non-fried veggies on trays. Vending-machine options would be limited to 150 calories or less. Rep. Eugene DePasquale, … Continue reading
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