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All About Vital Wheat Gluten

Vital wheat gluten is the isolated protein of wheat and is used in whole-grain and whole-wheat breads to improve the elasticity and texture of dough. It’s also a key ingredient in “wheat meat” such as seitan, a vegan, meat-free alternative that mimics the texture of meat.
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Eat Right to Play Hard

Active kids need fuel for sports, school and everyday health, as well as normal growth and development. Here are some tips on what to feed young athletes.
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How Sleep Habits Affect Healthy Weight

Scientists aren't sure why, but too little sleep is linked with both packing on extra pounds and developing Type 2 diabetes. Children may experience sleep problems such as waking during the night, sleeping too little or having difficulty falling asleep at least a few nights each week.
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Reduce Plate Waste: School, Home and Eating Out

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service, about one-third of all available food goes to waste each year. Here are some simple ways to help reduce food waste at school, home and when dining out.
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5 Ways Parents Can Keep Children with Food Allergies Safe at School

If it seems like life-threatening food allergies are more prevalent today than when you were a child, you're right. So, what's a parent to do? Here are five steps parents of students with food allergies can take to help reduce their risk of having a reaction.
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Breakfast in Schools: Healthy and Nutritious

Research shows that kids who eat breakfast regularly tend to be more alert in school and, therefore, are able to learn better. 
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Banishing Brown Bag Boredom

It's important to send your children to school with a healthy lunch, but it's also important to ensure they eat it. Encourage interest and appetites with these strategies.
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Get to Know Your School Lunch Program

The National School Lunch Program was established in 1946 to provide students access to nutritionally balanced meals. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) continues to fund the program and to ensure that healthful lunches are available to all.
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Keeping Your Lunch Safe

Lunches containing perishable foods should never be left out of refrigeration for more than two hours. Reduce your risk of food poisoning with these tips to keep food safe as it travels from the kitchen to the school cafeteria or office.
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5 Ways to Promote a Positive Body Image for Kids

Whatever their size or weight, children can develop either a positive or negative view of their bodies as early as preschool. It's up to parents and other adult role models to play a pivotal role in promoting a positive body image for children.
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Nifty After-School Snack Ideas

A planned after-school snack is one way to help kids achieve nutrition goals.
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