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Unsafe levels of lead found in water at Mich., NJ school districts

 By FSD Staff on Apr. 14, 2016

Officials in the New Jersey and Michigan districts have responded by shutting off water supplies in some schools and transitioning to bottled water.

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Md. district tests fruit, veggie bars at 3 schools

 By FSD Staff on Apr. 14, 2016

Officials say the effort allows students to choose their own produce, contributing to good habits.

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District teams up with local chef for new healthy-food initiative

By Bianca N. Herron on Jan. 27, 2016

The program seeks to help students eat well and prepare healthy meals by educating them on nutrition, cuisine, farming and art.

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Minn. hospital debuts more healthful cafeteria

By Bianca N. Herron on Jan. 27, 2016

Regions Hospital’s new cafeteria offers a build-your-own entree bar along with more fruits, vegetables and sugar-free beverage options.

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Major companies donating bottled water to Mich. schools with toxic water crisis

By FSD Staff on Jan. 27, 2016

Flint Community Schools has been giving its 10,000 students bottled water since September.

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Build-your-own-lunch program puts health in students’ hands

By FSD Staff on Jan. 27, 2016

Officials hope the program will encourage students to make healthy choices and try new foods.

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Unidine debuts nutrition program for dementia

By Bianca N. Herron on Dec. 08, 2015

Fresh Bites offers bite-sized meals that can be eaten without utensils.

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N.J. school awarded $10K sustainability grant

By FSD Staff on Dec. 08, 2015

West Cape May Elementary will use the funds to expand a school garden, build a winter greenhouse and add a storage shed.

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Senior-living facility asks residents for a touch of home

By Katie Fanuko on Oct. 27, 2015

As The Terrace at Phoebe Allentown transitions to its fall/winter menu, a few recipes will be as close to home cooking as some residents can get.

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Polystyrene from food trucks raises environmental concerns

By FSD Staff on Oct. 27, 2015

Although food trucks on the University of Pennsylvania’s campus provide students with affordably priced foods, they are concerned about the excess waste created.

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