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School Nutrition Bill
After much work and collaboration, the School Nutrition Bill was
put into action on July 1, 2006. Officially known as Public Act
06-63: An Act Concerning Healthy Food and Beverages in Schools; the
act outlines the food and beverages that will be sold during regular
school hours.
Supporters of School Nutrition BillSchool Nutrition in the News:
New School Nutrition Law Going Into Effect
New Haven Register, Gregory B. Hladky
August 28, 2006
Schools
Tempted to Ban Sweets
Hartford Courant, Ann Marie Somma
August 22, 2006
Students
to See More Healthful A.M. Menu
Hartford Courant, Daniela Altimari
August 21, 2006 |
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Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Pilot
U A United States Department of Agriculture initiative to
iniincrease fresh fruit and vegetable consumption in ssschools. The
program provides free fresh and dried fruits a and vegetables to
students in the twenty-five participating
schools.
Click here for a list of participating schools
Farm to School Program
This program is an opportunity to bring locally
grown f foods into
schools. As a result, the health of CConnecticut's children is
improved and farmers' mmarketing opportunitites and income is
increased. InIncreasing access and familiarity with nutritious foods
inincreases consumption, thereby improving food choices a and
habits outside both inside and outside of school. |
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102
Hungerford Street
Hartford, CT 06106
Phone: 860-560-2100
EMAIL US
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