Health perceptions and stigma keep kids from eating school meals

Health perceptions and stigma keep kids from eating school meals

During the Covid-19 pandemic, the federal government enabled schools to provide all children, regardless of need, with free meals to address nutrition and food insecurity. While program participation increased, many students declined the free meals, missing out on potential health and academic benefits. A new study by nutrition researchers identifies several barriers cited by foodservice…

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Wisconsin software company pauses plan to have 9,000 workers return to the office after pushback

Wisconsin software company pauses plan to have 9,000 workers return to the office after pushback

A large Wisconsin medical records software company had told its thousands of workers they would have to return to the office beginning this week, over many of their objections. But now, after a “CBS This Morning” report and pressure from local public health officials, the company, Epic Systems, is temporarily pushing back its plans. Epic planned…

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