Dept. of Agriculture

Dept. of Agriculture @USDA

RT @CSPI: A6 Extending lunch periods & recess before lunch reduces food waste by 1/3 http://t.co/hfMRZObyMi #HealthierNextGen #FoodFri — PolitiTweet.org

Dept. of Agriculture @USDA

RT @CSPI: A6 .@UConnRuddCenter debunks myths re: #foodwaste after @USDA improved nutrition standards: http://t.co/OGijbtyfD2 #FoodFri — PolitiTweet.org

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A6. Strategies like taste tests, farm to school & behavioral economics can help encourage consumption. #FoodFri http://t.co/onOGFaQ16C — PolitiTweet.org

Dept. of Agriculture @USDA

A6. A @UConnRuddCenter study said kids ate 13% more of entrees & ~20% more of veggies in 2014 vs 2012 → http://t.co/AEAd3nqtXN #FoodFri — PolitiTweet.org

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A5. Almost *all* schools offered daily whole grains for breakfast (97%) & lunch (94%) according to @CDCgov → http://t.co/3DytyVPCoz #FoodFri — PolitiTweet.org

Dept. of Agriculture @USDA

RT @PublicHealth: #FoodFri A4: USDA offers great resources to help school nutrition workers reduce sodium in meals: http://t.co/yTXzx0kDhE — PolitiTweet.org

Dept. of Agriculture @USDA

Healthy food doesn’t have to be bland or boring. We've got some tips for meals that are lower in sodium. #FoodFri http://t.co/r2fd9fPuWh — PolitiTweet.org

Dept. of Agriculture @USDA

A4. Lowering sodium in kids’ diets today can prevent heart disease tomorrow. 90% of kids consume too much! #FoodFri http://t.co/zmjqV6pm7w — PolitiTweet.org

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A3. Good analysis of participation trends recently by @fractweets including increase for low income families http://t.co/MP0rDyWMIL #FoodFri — PolitiTweet.org

Dept. of Agriculture @USDA

RT @FarmtoSchool: A2: Kids are on board! This @HarvardChanSPH study found fruit & veg consumption went up after new standards: http://t.co/… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @pewhealth: A2: 7 in 10 parents back the current nutrition standards—nat’l poll: http://t.co/XllxbJWBz9 #FoodFri http://t.co/J3Ol7yWPrH — PolitiTweet.org

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A2. A new @WK_Kellogg_Fdn poll found that 86% of ppl think school food standards should stay the same or be stronger→ http://t.co/xw00RF0J1A — PolitiTweet.org

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A2. Kids & parents approve! ~90% of kids like at least some meal options. 72% of parents favor strong standards for school meals. #FoodFri — PolitiTweet.org

Dept. of Agriculture @USDA

RT @tischfoodcenter: According to the @USDA, 95% of schools are already meeting the updated school meal standards. #FoodFri @MomsRising htt… — PolitiTweet.org

Dept. of Agriculture @USDA

RT @PublicHealth: #FoodFri A1: Schools are offering whole grains and more fruits & vegetables. @CDCMMWR study: http://t.co/4wzZF1oV7N http… — PolitiTweet.org

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A1. Thx to new meal standards 95%+ of schools now serve meals promoting better nutrition & reducing obesity #FoodFri http://t.co/t75k1Z747c — PolitiTweet.org

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Join us at 1pm ET! https://t.co/eAYB1DhhEz — PolitiTweet.org

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Taking note of paper’s popularity http://t.co/MACK4t6BIp #AgInnovates http://t.co/t2dlok4cvp — PolitiTweet.org

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Keeping foods safe for a successful school year http://t.co/AkX6YPkUmn #HealthierNextGen http://t.co/rGAfLdy6G0 — PolitiTweet.org

Dept. of Agriculture @USDA

RT @WhiteHouseCEQ: Sec. Vilsack: New Sage Grouse Conservation Strategy Good for Cattle Ranches, Good for Birds http://t.co/6VSiB5x2tM — PolitiTweet.org

Dept. of Agriculture @USDA

Smarter lunchroom strategies decrease plate waste & increase healthy food consumption by up to 70%. #HealthierNextGen http://t.co/2Fm8WvNzs8 — PolitiTweet.org

Dept. of Agriculture @USDA

New sage grouse #conservation strategy good for cattle ranches, good for birds http://t.co/96Uzz1r7MS http://t.co/EePFQaVKax — PolitiTweet.org

Dept. of Agriculture @USDA

RT @USDA_NRCS: SGI 2.0 will nearly double #sagegrouse habitat by 2018. http://t.co/75ya4nQ1We http://t.co/cqrSCl3Uct — PolitiTweet.org

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Alaskan high school students learn valuable skills at “fish boot camp” http://t.co/O22iev57CM http://t.co/oltD9FA752 — PolitiTweet.org

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School lunch equip. grants help give healthier meals to students nationwide http://t.co/D6jTD8t5Zm #HealthierNextGen http://t.co/NHoI11g5gv — PolitiTweet.org

Dept. of Agriculture @USDA

RT @WhiteHouse: See how the federal government's partnering with your community. Then share how you've seen the partnership at work: http:… — PolitiTweet.org

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MAP: Community-based strategies like USDA's StrikeForce create change where it's needed most http://t.co/j3s8JYb0yl http://t.co/q1DL3caix1 — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @WhiteHouse: Here’s a map of how the federal government is working with local communities to create change: http://t.co/ZiyIzAZfuT http:… — PolitiTweet.org

Dept. of Agriculture @USDA

RT @USDA_ARS: .@USDA_ARS Pack an apple in your lunch box – A small apple has more than 2 grams of fiber. #HealthierNextGen http://t.co/zAcz… — PolitiTweet.org

Dept. of Agriculture @USDA

Washington woman inspired to grow out on her own http://t.co/msaDKAFqFD #NewFarmers http://t.co/7aDZYKPEln — PolitiTweet.org