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Celebre el Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana con MiPlato

September 25, 2013 Kevin Concannon, Under Secretary, USDA Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services

For an English version of this blog, please click here: http://blogs.usda.gov/2013/09/25/celebrate-national-hispanic-heritage-month-with-miplato Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana, se celebra cada año del 15 setiembre al 15 de octubre, para rendir tributo a la historia, cultura y tradiciones de los...

Food and Nutrition

Healthy School Meals in Their Own Words

September 13, 2013 Alyn Kiel, Office of the Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services

Schools across the country are telling us that they are successfully serving healthy, delicious breakfasts and lunches to students. But how do the students and staff feel about the changes? We interviewed students and staff at Bondurant-Farrar School District outside of Des Moines, Iowa to get their...

Food and Nutrition

Our Nation's Schools are Trending toward a Healthier School Day

September 09, 2013 Brooke Hardison, Communications Coordinator for Nutrition Programs, USDA Office of Communications

Schools, teachers and school nutrition professionals across the nation are working hard to make the school day healthier. According to a new study by the CDC, schools across the nation are embracing healthier policies, such as increased physical education, reducing kids’ exposure to tobacco, and of...

Food and Nutrition

Reach Your Goals: Start with a Healthy Breakfast

August 29, 2013 Dominique Dawes, PCFSN Co-Chair and Three-time Olympic Gymnast

At a very early age, I learned about the value of healthy eating. By the time I was 11 years old and training daily as a gymnast, I knew that eating right would help me achieve my goals. The goals I had for health, athletics, and academic performance were all tied to eating nutritious foods, and...

Food and Nutrition

Celebrate Labor Day with a MyPlate Picnic

August 29, 2013 Robert Post, Acting Executive Director, Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion

A picnic is an easy and relaxing holiday activity. USDA's MyPlate resources can help take the “labor” out of your Labor Day picnic. You can enjoy an easy, healthy meal by following this simple MyPlate formula: 5 food groups + family and friends = fun! When planning your picnic, be sure to include...

Food and Nutrition

The Track & Field Fuel-Up Challenge! Summer Fun that Helps Kids Learn

August 28, 2013 Judy Wilson, Director of Nutrition Services, Food and Nutrition Service and Rebecca Gates, Nutrition.gov

It’s summer time! And kids’ thoughts naturally turn to ways to have fun and enjoy themselves! Moms, on the other hand, want kids to continue to learn and develop their skills while they enjoy the lazy days of summer. The Track & Field Fuel-Up Challenge is an online game that meets the needs of moms...

Food and Nutrition

Schools Around the Country Successfully Implementing New Meal Standards

August 27, 2013 Dr. Janey Thornton, Deputy Undersecretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services

Today a news report claimed that schools across the country are dropping out of the National School Lunch Program because the standards are too difficult to implement. The truth is that the vast majority of schools across the country are meeting the updated meal standards successfully, which is so...

Food and Nutrition Initiatives

Colorado Partners Unite to Fight Summer Hunger

August 19, 2013 Budhiraja, Anjali, Mountain Plains Region Public Affairs Specialist, Food and Nutrition Service, USDA

Colfax Avenue in Denver, Colorado, is known for its diversity of businesses and residents. It is home to establishments ranging from upscale restaurants to motels housing low-income and homeless families. However, the upscale scene doesn’t tell the whole story. Within a two-mile stretch of Colfax...

Food and Nutrition

Back to Healthy School Meals: USDA Congratulates Six States for Nearly 100% of Schools Meeting New Meal Standards

August 16, 2013 Dr. Janey Thornton, Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services Deputy Under Secretary

As we continue to combat childhood obesity in America, I am proud to say that this Back to School season our school cafeterias are at the heart of offering great nutrition for our kids. Students and schools are embracing the healthier lunches offered through the National School Lunch Program that...

Food and Nutrition

What Does It Cost to Raise a Child?

August 14, 2013 Kevin Concannon, Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services

How much will that little bundle of joy cost? According to USDA’s Cost of Raising a Child report, the answer for a child born in 2012 is $241,080 for food, shelter and other necessities over the next 17 years, which translates to about $301,970 when adjusted for inflation! Speaking as a father and a...

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