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Plan ahead for healthy school lunches

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Make healthy lunches a priority this fallFor kids and parents across the country, “back to school” means a return to school lunches, whether purchased at school or brown bagged from home. Healthy options are sometimes difficult to find, between convenience foods and cafeteria selection. Nevertheless, it is possible for your child to consume a healthy midday meal; all it takes is a bit of effort and planning ahead.

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Eating right — on a budget

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Eating healthy on a budget is possibleIt takes planning and willpower to make healthy food choices, regardless of one’s financial situation, but for those on a tight budget, getting healthy food on the table proves even more difficult.

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Are shipping pallets exposing our food to contamination?

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Could we be better transporting our food supply?Government, health groups, and the food industry are all working together to improve the safety of America's food supply, from laws and regulations at the factory and farm level to promoting good cooking and storage practices at home. But what about the steps in between: could the sanitation of our food transportation be improved?

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