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By Ann Cooper Member since 2/11/2008 2:22:43 PM

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Join me on my mission to change the way our children are eating. Together, we’ll tackle outdated district spending policies, commodity-based food service organizations, political platforms with no mention of school food or child health — and ultimately the USDA — to ensure that kids everywhere have wholesome, nutritious, delicious food at school.

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Non-profit’s Fixing School Lunch – Perhaps an Idea Who’s Time Has Comeposted by Ann CooperOn 7/14/2009 9:50:51 PM

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School Districts Serving More Healthy Alternatives!posted by Ann CooperOn 7/6/2009 9:14:23 AM

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USDA – UNhealthy School Lunch & Commodity Foodposted by Ann CooperOn 7/6/2009 9:14:14 AM

Brasher: USDA buys what kids eat, despite food chartBy PHILIP BRASHER pbrasher@dmreg.com Washington, D.C. — The government wants kids to eat more fruits and vegetables but doesn’t seem to be putting its money where its advice is.For every dol...Read More

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