Nutrition

Corner Store Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Survey

Farm to School in Minnesota: A Survey of School Food Service Leaders

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Cheap food policy contributing to childhood obesity

Minneapolis – A decades-old “cheap food” policy has helped create a broken U.S. food system where unhealthy foods are both cheaper and more available to children than are healthy foods, writes the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy’s David Wallinga, M.D.

Radio Sustain: February 22, 2010

Radio Sustain's Child Nutrition Edition: Former USDA official Rod Leonard discusses the origins of the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program, Director of Nutrition for Minneapolis Public Schools Rosemary Dederichs talks about new USDA child nutrition standards, and JoAnne Berkenkamp fills us in on the state of farm to school in Minnesota.

IATP applauds first lady Michelle Obama’s initiative on childhood obesity

Minneapolis– In a speech before the U.S. Conference of Mayors, first lady Michelle Obama cited Minneapolis mini farmers markets in underserved communities as an example of new local initiatives to combat obesity and connect children with healthier foods.

IATP congratulates Wayzata Public Schools nutrition leader for national award

Minneapolis – Mary Anderson, supervisor of Wayzata Public Schools’ Culinary Express foodservice program, was honored yesterday by the School Nutrition Association for her innovative leadership of Wayzata’s school nutrition program.

Healthy Food Access in Minneapolis: Initial Conversations with Residents

A summary of roundtable discussions with Minneapolis residents on access to healthy food.

Food Stamps, Food Security and Public Health: Lessons from Minnesota

The Food Stamp Program is a good case study to examine why, despite food assistance and nutrition programs, people continue to struggle with adequate and nutritious food supplies.

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