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Snacks Get Healthier, ‘Smarter’ at AAPS
AAPS makes plans to adopt new USDA ‘Smart Snacks’ standards. […]
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MDCH grant provides lessons in healthy eating, exercise for summer school students
One way to get kids excited about eating their vegetables? Give them a blender. […]
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‘Think Your Drink’ teaches middle schoolers healthy beverage options
By Tara Cavanaugh Middle school students are starting to make their own food decisions, so it’s important to learn just how much sugar is in their favorite drinks –– and some healthy substitutes. That’s the […]
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VIDEO: Chartwells makes healthy food with attitude
By Tara Cavanaugh Chartwells sent chefs into AAPS high schools last week to show students that healthy eating can be anything but bland. At Pioneer, Kim Sinclair and head cook Allison Kiersey (shown in the […]
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Agrarian Adventure, Chartwells, bring garden produce to cafeterias
Seventh-graders harvested produce last week that was cleaned and served in the district’s middle school cafeterias. The pilot project is the first of its kind in Ann Arbor and may be repeated in the fall. […]
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Chicken dinners a hit during preschool Farmers Market
WITH VIDEO: Pre-cooked chicken dinners as well as fresh produce were given to Ann Arbor preschool families during the monthly Farmers Market […]
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Tappan receives national attention for healthy food choices
Tappan School’s Agrarian Garden and expanded healthy cafeteria offerings receive attention this month as a national conference visits the school. “Farm Fresh Days” is expanded to three days at Tappan. […]