USD 383’s nutrition team makes strides toward healthy, sustainable school meals | News

In her 14 years as the child nutrition director for the USD 383 Manhattan-Ogden school district, Stephanie Smith has made strides toward healthier and more sustainable school meals.

Smith wants schools to provide better quality food with better quality ingredients for their students, although the process of getting there has had its ups and downs.

“It’s had a lot of changes since I’ve been here,” Smith said. “I know when I first started, we used some of the central kitchen to produce scratch-made items. And then as labor became an issue when the pandemic hit, we went completely in the

Miss USA Noelia Voigt Steps Down to Prioritize Her Mental Health

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On May 6, Miss USA Noelia Voigt shared she would resign from her duties to focus on her mental health. Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images
  • Miss USA Noelia Voigt announced on May 6 that she’s stepping down from her duties to focus on her mental health.
  • It’s important to recognize the signs your mental health may be declining so you can prioritize your well-being.
  • To care for your mental health, experts recommend eating healthily, getting enough sleep, having a strong support network.
  • Talking with a therapist or other mental health professional can also be helpful

4 Tips for Eating Healthy at the Concession Stand

From hamburgers and hotdogs to peanuts and Cracker Jacks, a day at the ballpark isn’t complete without a trip to the concession stand.

But cheering on your squad doesn’t have to cost you points at the plate.

We asked Shannon Haynes, RD, a registered dietitian at Backus Hospital, for advice on healthy eating at the concession stand.

1. Eat before you go

Going to the grocery store hungry can be dangerous, and the same goes to the concession stand.

“The best advice is to eat before you go so you’re not starving,” says Haynes.

Try to have a balanced meal