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Upcoming LiveWell Moms Lunch and Learn “Making Healthy Changes at School”
LiveWell Colorado is excited to be teaming up with Colorado Action for Healthy Kids Parent Network for our LiveWell Moms Lunch and Learn “Making Healthy Changes at School” this Thursday, April 18 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the... Read More
Support Smart Snacks in Schools
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently proposed updated nutrition standards for snacks and beverages sold in schools through vending machines, cafeteria à la carte lines, school stores and on-campus fundraisers. These proposed standards are now open to public comment... Read More
LiveWell Colorado to USDA: School Food Standards are a Strong Step Forward for Student Health
In January, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) proposed updated nutrition standards for meals served in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast programs. LiveWell Colorado supports the proposed changes, include requiring more fat-free and low-fat milk and adding more fruits, vegetables... Read More
EatWell@School Cooking Competition Winners Head to D.C.
On May 23, students from Denver’s Martin Luther King Jr. Early College will take part in the ultimate food fight with teams of aspiring chefs from high schools in Chicago, Jacksonville, Fla., St. Louis, Washington, D.C. and Winston-Salem, N.C. The six... Read More
Summer Food Programs Are Vital to Reducing Obesity
Nearly 400,000 Colorado children participate in school meal programs, more than 80 percent of whom receive their meals for free or at a reduced price. For these children, school meals are often their only source of balanced nutrition. So what... Read More
Make a Difference in Your Community During National Farm to School Month
When children learn about where their food comes from, they are more likely to try new healthy foods and make better food choices as they grow into adulthood. Farm to School programs not only improve the nutritional quality of meals... Read More
Congress’ Changes to School Meal Nutrition Standards Do Not Get a Passing Grade…But Local Efforts Do
From loving parents to dedicated school nutritionists, concern is quickly spreading throughout our country over Congress’ changes to the proposed new USDA School Meal Nutrition Guidelines in the final version of a spending bill released earlier this week. The goal... Read More
Join Our Fight Against Obesity
LiveWell Colorado has a distinct role in reducing and preventing obesity in Colorado; however, we know that it takes all of us working together to truly make an impact. We are extremely grateful to our committed partners and all of... Read More
New School Meal Nutrition Standards Get an Improved Grade
Students across the country will soon have access to healthier foods in their lunchrooms thanks to new school meal nutrition standards. Although the standards are not everything that LiveWell Colorado hoped for, they certainly constitute a great improvement in making... Read More
Join Our School Food Revolution
Last week, students from four Denver Public High Schools competed in our third annual EatWell@School Cooking Competition at the Culinary Labs at Johnson & Wales University. The competition was part of a unique nine-week after-school program that teaches students basic... Read More