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STAFF REPORTS ::: Beginning next school year, Griffin-Spalding County School System will implement “Smart Snacks in School” standards, which will offer healthier snack options for students during the school day. The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 required USDA to establish nutrition standards for all foods sold in schools — beyond the federally-supported meals […]
MICHELE MEMMO, MS RD ::: It seems like the “candy holidays” like Halloween are putting the goods out earlier with each passing year, tempting us to buy them way before the day is here. Even though most of the kids love to dress up, they are really looking forward to getting bags of candy. Many […]
MICHELE MEMMO, RS RD ::: According to the Institute of Medicine, adults should eat a minimum of 0.8 grams of protein for every kilogram of body weight daily. That’s about 58 grams for a 160-pound adult. Eating enough protein is essential when maintaining a healthy diet and helps your body burn fat and builds muscle. […]
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