Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act – AZ Dept. of Health Services Director's Blog

USDA Announces New School Nutrition Guidelines

By Will Humble|2017-02-10T09:49:48-07:00February 28th, 2014|General, Prevention|

The USDA announced proposed new guidelines for school wellness policies as part of the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 this week. The new policies set goals in nutrition, physical activity, and other school-based activities promoting student wellness. Additionally, the school wellness policies include a guideline on food marketing in schools, setting a standard that [...]

Snack Time

By Will Humble|2017-02-10T09:50:43-07:00February 12th, 2013|Prevention|

We’re one step closer to winning the battle of childhood obesity. The USDA just released the new “Smart Snacks in School” proposal to provide national standards geared towards increasing healthy food options in vending machines and snack bars. As required by the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010, the USDA is striving to help improve [...]