However, results of this study indicate that deciding to provide nutrition information and
healthful food items yields benefits from both perspectives.
Not exact matches
In a December 2013 press release, NRA officials noted, «Compared with five years ago,
items that have remained top 20
food trends include locally grown produce,
healthful kids» meals, gluten - free cuisine, sustainable seafood, and health / nutrition.»
Healthful items are those that meet the American Heart Association's
food procurement standards.
Specifically, the SNA is asking to: keep the level of whole grains in the total number of grain
foods served at 25 %; avoid further reductions in sodium; eliminate the requirement that kids take fruit or a vegetable with their meal (returning to the old system in which kids could — and often did — pass up those
healthful foods); and allow schools to sell on a daily basis a la carte
items like pizza and fries, as opposed to the current plan which would allow these
items to be sold only on the same day they appeared on the main lunch line.
Some communities have plenty of grocery stores that stock fresh, healthy
foods, whereas other neighborhoods have only fast -
food chains and corner convenience stores, making it difficult to get enough
healthful items.
Wherever possible we produce our
items in house from fresh natural ingredients and employ traditional preparation methods to enhance the
healthful quality and natural flavor of our
food.
Of course, this strategy works best if the store also merchandises
healthful foods, treats and other
items, so the messaging is consistent.