Slimmer school lunches struggle to fit in

By Grant Gerlock
Lincoln, NE – Schools across the U.S. are making room for more fruits and vegetables on lunch trays by serving less meat and bread.
Read MoreYoung and Overweight: An Omaha school battles youth obesity

By Mike Tobias
Omaha, NE – In Nebraska and throughout the country, schools have become the frontline in the battle against youth obesity.
Read MoreYoung and Overweight: Nebraska’s obesity problem

By Mike Tobias
Lincoln, NE – Youth obesity has been called an epidemic. Seventeen percent of American youth are overweight, and the percentage may be even a little higher in Nebraska.
Read MoreChanges to school lunches still in the works

By Clay Masters
Lincoln, NE – The U.S. Department of Agriculture is finalizing new nutrition guidelines for school meals. However, the overhaul has turned into a shadow of its former self since Congress blocked some of the ambitious proposals.
Read MoreNeighborhood stores get healthy makeover

By Angel Martin
Omaha, NE – A partnership with the Omaha Douglas County Health Department has some neighborhood corner stores receiving makeovers — both inside and outside.
Read MoreNo more empty pots

By Angel Martin
Omaha, NE – Most would agree on the importance of having fresh fruits and vegetables in their daily diet. So, what happens when people can’t eat an apple a day or cook with fresh vegetables?
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