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Nutrition standards for foods in schools [electronic resource] : leading the way toward healthier youth / Committee on Nutrition Standards for Foods in Schools, Food and Nutrition Board ; Virginia A. Stallings and Ann L. Yaktine, editors

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Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, [2007]
Copyright Date
©2007
Physical Description
xiii, 282 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Additional Creators
Stallings, Virginia A., Yaktine, Ann L., and Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Committee on Nutrition Standards for Foods in Schools
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Contents
Committee task and guiding principles -- Nutrition-related health concerns, dietary intakes, and eating behaviors of children and adolescents -- The school environment -- Foods and beverages sold outside the school meal program: federal, state, local, and industry initiatives -- Recommended standards and actions for competitive foods in schools -- Next steps.
Summary
"Nutrition Standards for Foods in Schools offers both reviews and recommendations about appropriate nutrition standards and guidance for the sale, content, and consumption of foods and beverages at school, with attention given to foods and beverages offered in competition with federally reimbursable meals and snacks. It is sure to be an invaluable resource to parents, federal and state government agencies, educators and schools, health care professionals, food manufacturers, industry trade groups, media, and those involved in consumer advocacy." --Book Jacket.
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ISBN
9780309103831 (hardbound : alk. paper)
0309103835 (hardbound : alk. paper)
Bibliography Note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 151-170) and index.
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