California schools are preparing for a law that will require the phaseout of certain ultra-processed foods by January 2026, with full compliance by July 2029. Lincoln Crossing Elementary is working with Eat Real to transition to more nutritious meals, using local ingredients. “We're looking at really kind of changing the stigma of what school meals are,” said Christina Lawson, the Western Placer Unified School District's food service director.

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The Alabama State Board of Education has relaxed some hiring requirements for directors in the state's Child Nutrition Program, now requiring a high school diploma, three years of experience in food service management, training approved by the state, and a level four certificate from SNA. The previous requirements included a bachelor's degree and 1,400 hours of compensated food management experience. State Schools Superintendent Eric Mackey said the change will help districts find qualified candidates.

The Detroit Public Schools Community District board has passed a resolution urging the Michigan Department of Education to amend the Afterschool Snack Program to allow students to take meals home and to receive meals even if they are not in after-school programs. The resolution comes amid uncertainty over Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits and fallout from the federal government shutdown.

Potassium is vital for regulating fluid balance, muscle function and nerve health, and while bananas are a well known source, several foods provide even more potassium. Avocadoes, sweet potatoes, spinach, watermelon, white beans, dried apricots and salmon are all excellent sources, with dried apricots offering the highest content among them.

A study presented at ObesityWeek found that adolescents who reduced their body mass index by at least 10% over 26 weeks by following a reduced-calorie diet had decreased fat mass but maintained lean mass and bone mineral content. The study involved 126 adolescents with severe obesity who followed a 1,200 calorie-per-day diet for a year.

By dedicating 45 minutes to a single, meaningful task with no distractions, you can tap in to your brain's natural peaks in attention and creativity -- something called your "ultradian rhythm," writes career coach Luciana Paulise. Taking a 15-minute break in between work sessions acts as a buffer and should be spent stretching, walking or briefly checking emails before diving back in, Paulise notes. "Once you master the rhythm, expand it beyond work. Timebox everything: your workouts, lunch, family time, reading and even rest."

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