nutrition
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PublishedJanuary 17, 2021
As pandemic stretches on, Mainers rediscover pleasures of good breakfast
It's morning in Maine, and the big feed is on.
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PublishedDecember 29, 2020
New U.S. dietary guidelines: No candy, cake for kids under 2
The guidelines stop short of two key recommendations from scientists advising the government: Everyone should limit their added sugar intake to less than 6% of calories and men should limit alcohol to one drink per day.
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PublishedSeptember 20, 2020
Maine Voices: For many kids, distance learning makes healthy eating a lot harder
Kids are protected from COVID at home, but they’re exposed to digital junk food ads on educational platforms – unless the USDA takes action.
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PublishedAugust 31, 2020
Under pressure, Trump administration extends waivers for free school meal programs
The waivers have allowed school districts in Maine to provide free breakfast and lunch to any student who asks for a meal.
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PublishedAugust 28, 2020
Expiring waivers could make food harder to get for many Maine kids
A bipartisan group in Congress, including 1st District Congresswoman Chellie Pingree, is pushing the U.S. Department of Agriculture to extend the waivers for the entire school year.
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PublishedJuly 26, 2020
Agency doubles meals provided to isolated older Mainers during pandemic
With help from volunteers, the Southern Maine Agency on Aging has adapted its programs to address growing need among vulnerable older adults.
