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(Childhood Obesity News) New Guidelines Improve School Nutrition, Reduce Childhood Obesity - eMaxHealth.com

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The guidelines were developed by the Missouri Council for Activity and Nutrition (MoCAN), a group that includes the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, the University of Missouri Extension and other organizations involved in health-related issues. The revised guidelines add a fourth category, the exemplary level, as a higher standard for school nutrition. For example, the intermediate level requires fresh, canned, dried or frozen fruits and vegetables to be served at least three days a week, while the exemplary level requires fresh fruits and vegetables to be served daily. Each nutrition level recognizes that differences exist in the resources available to school districts for their nutrition programs and offers recommendations for steps schools can take to continue progress in improving school nutrition. Federal law requires school districts to establish wellness committees to address nutrition guidelines, physical activity, nutrition education and other school-based activities that contribute to the health of students. MoCAN will review the public comments on the revised nutrition guidelines in August and plans to release final recommendations in September. Read Childhood Obesity

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