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#SchoolFoodsRule The School Day Just Got Healthier #AskUSDA

Deputy Under Secretary Janey Thornton hosted a live Twitter chat focusing on the new nutrition standards for school meals to kick off USDA’s “The School Day Just Got Healthier” back to school campaign. This was the first of many opportunities to engage and learn, follow along with #SchoolFoodsRule

  1. Today the U.S. Department of Agriculture kicked off the start of a healthier school year with a live Twitter chat. The new nutrition standards for school meals, implemented as a result of the historic Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010, will help to combat child hunger and obesity and improve the health and nutrition of the nation's children. Learn more about the School Day Just Got Healthier Back to School campaign online. 
    Check back as we'll be updating this story with additional resources and information from questions you all asked during the Twitter session that we may not have been able to address during the live chat. 
    Stay tuned as we will have more opportunities to connect and talk about the healthier school food environment!
  2. Check out this video from First Lady Michelle Obama welcomes students back to school and talks about exciting changes coming to school cafeterias: 
  3. Welcome Back to School
    usdafoodandnutrition
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    Wed, Aug 29 2012 08:45:23
  4. School Meal Changes For New School Year
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    Wed, Aug 29 2012 07:45:11
  5. Now, on to the #AskUSDA Twitter Chat with Deputy Under Secretary Janey Thornton: 
  6. USDA
    Dept. of Agriculture@USDA
    Dep U/S Thornton: Welcome to #schoolfoodsrule chat! We're very excited folks are here to talk about the healthier school day! #AskUSDA
    Wed, Aug 29 2012 10:02:29
  7. Question 1:
  8. CAFoodPolicy
    CFPA @CAFoodPolicy
    Students want appealing food. How can USDA help SFAs design a student driven menu? #AskUSDA #SchoolFoodsRule
    Wed, Aug 29 2012 09:56:25
  9. USDA
    Dept. of Agriculture@USDA
    A1 Thornton: They should involve students when planning menues! It can be healthy and student friendly at the same time. #AskUSDA
    Wed, Aug 29 2012 10:04:18
  10. USDA
    Dept. of Agriculture@USDA
    A1 Thornton: Students can be involved in taste tests, both in the cafeteria and in the classroom. #AskUSDA
    Wed, Aug 29 2012 10:05:58
  11. USDA
    Dept. of Agriculture@USDA
    A1 Thornton: Parents may offer some of the healthier choices at home after viewing school menus on the district websites. #AskUSDA
    Wed, Aug 29 2012 10:07:09
  12. CDCObesity
    CDCObesity@CDCObesity
    Parents influence children’s sugar drink intake. Parents, rethink your drink. go.usa.gov/rn89 #AskUSDA #schoolfoodsrule
    Wed, Aug 29 2012 10:40:43
  13. Question 2:
  14. Blammo33
    Josh Moser@Blammo33
    What has been the general response from schools about the new regulations? #AskUSDA
    Wed, Aug 29 2012 10:07:27
  15. USDA
    Dept. of Agriculture@USDA
    A2 Thornton: At 1st there was concern & anxiety, now that school is underway, we're hearing lots of excitement & positive feedback! #AskUSDA
    Wed, Aug 29 2012 10:09:53
  16. CDCObesity
    CDCObesity@CDCObesity
    Need some new ideas for adding more fruits and vegetables 2 your child's daily diet? Go here: go.usa.gov/rnKP #AskUSDA #schoolfoodsrule
    Wed, Aug 29 2012 10:23:55
  17. CDCObesity
    CDCObesity@CDCObesity
    Work w/ your child’s school to assess & improve the school’s health programs using this tool: go.usa.gov/rnBx #AskUSDA #schoolfoodsrule
    Wed, Aug 29 2012 10:18:39
  18. Question 3:
  19. USDA
    Dept. of Agriculture@USDA
    Q3 RT @crystalcattle @ObesityCampaign What are ideas you have to reduce childhood obesity with non-food solutions? #ASKUSDA #SCHOOLFOODSRULE
    Wed, Aug 29 2012 10:13:56
  20. USDA
    Dept. of Agriculture@USDA
    A3 Thornton: We need to recognize importance of phys activity in addition to recognizing proper portion sizes of foods we consume. #AskUSDA
    Wed, Aug 29 2012 10:13:59
  21. Question 4:
  22. radunn11
    Riley Dunn@radunn11
    What do you think about all the food that is getting thrown away because kids refuse to eat it? Did you consider this? #AskUSDA
    Wed, Aug 29 2012 10:12:50
  23. USDA
    Dept. of Agriculture@USDA
    A4 Thornton: In the responses we've had from schools thus far, they really have not seen an increase in foods being thrown away. #AskUSDA
    Wed, Aug 29 2012 10:15:36
  24. Question 5:
  25. USDA
    Dept. of Agriculture@USDA
    Q5 @thefoodtrust Does "healthier" mean only more fruits, vegs & whole grains? What about protein & dairy? #ASKUSDA #schoofoodsrule
    Wed, Aug 29 2012 10:16:57

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