Kids can't learn well on empty stomachs or empty calories.

School breakfast helps kids focus, learn, and show up.

School meal policy should reflect what the science actually says.

Replacing fruit juice with whole fruit is a simple win for kids' health.

Healthy school meals are a smart investment in children's futures.

Every child deserves a nutritious school meal.

School food professionals are public health heroes.

Have a late-night snack high in fiber.

Popcorn, Chia Pudding, Apples, and Almond Butter top our list.

A child's diet shapes their health for decades to come.

Legumes are one of the most underused foods in school kitchens.

Legumes are one of the most underused foods in school kitchens.

Better school meals mean healthier communities.

Carbohydrate quality and human health: a series of systematic reviews and meta-analyses Findings from prospective studies and clinical trials associated with relatively high intakes of dietary fibre and whole grains were complementary, and striking dose-response evidence indicates that t...

Reynolds A, et al. "Carbohydrate quality and human health: a series of systematic reviews and meta-analyses." The Lancet, 2019.

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Fiber-rich diets are linked to lower rates of heart disease and diabetes.

Why Nutrition Science Hits Walls in School Kitchens: Challenges and Solutions Explored | Balanced School food supply box containing canned goods, illustrating procurement challenges for healthier school meals.

School kitchens want to serve better meals. The barriers aren't willpower; they're budgets, procurement rules, equipment, and staffing gaps. Our latest explores six obstacles to fiber-rich school menus and how to solve them.

Check it out - www.balanced.org/post/why-nut...

🍓 Strawberries have more fiber than you’d expect—plus they’re rich in antioxidants. Sweet, juicy, and beneficial!

Happy #NationalChiaDay!

2 tbsp of chia seeds = 8g of fiber. They're tiny, neutral-flavored, and go in everything from smoothies to pudding to cheesecake. The most underrated ingredient in your pantry.

Fiber Friday 🫐🍌

Whatcha having?

Kids love fruit, fruit has fiber, kids love fiber.

The transitive property declares it.

Kids need nutritious food to have success in school!

🍌 Bananas offer prebiotic fiber, which fuels the good bacteria in your gut. Great for energy and digestion!

Nutritious school meals are essential for children.

🍠 Sweet potatoes are a comfort food with benefits, rich in soluble fiber that helps manage cholesterol.

Balanced's Position on the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans The 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans push a simple message—“eat real food”—and call for a dramatic reduction in highly processed foods. Balanced supports better health outcomes, but guidance...

Nutrition guidance must be paired with systems change and practical solutions!

Read more about our position on the 2025-2030 DGAs: www.balanced.org/post/balance...

Shoutout to all the parents who want their kids to have nutritious meals.

🥕 Carrots are not only great for eyesight, they’re packed with fiber that feeds your gut microbiome.

International School Meals Day: How a Cafeteria Connection Turned Into a Global Movement International School Meals Day began as a simple exchange between the U.S. and Scotland and grew into a global celebration of healthy school meals, student well-being, and school food advocacy.

Happy International School Meals Day!

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Berries are a great fiber-packed snack for school meals 🍓🫐

Kids need nutritious meals at school.

International School Meals Day: How a Cafeteria Connection Turned Into a Global Movement International School Meals Day began as a simple exchange between the U.S. and Scotland and grew into a global celebration of healthy school meals, student well-being, and school food advocacy.

Tomorrow is International School Meals Day. Let’s talk about what makes school food programs SO important.

Healthy school meals can:

• improve attendance
• support focus and classroom behavior
• boost academic performance
• support long-term health

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International School Meals Day: How a Cafeteria Connection Turned Into a Global Movement International School Meals Day began as a simple exchange between the U.S. and Scotland and grew into a global celebration of healthy school meals, student well-being, and school food advocacy.

Around the world, school meal programs make a huge difference.

They help improve education outcomes, support child health, and strengthen communities.

School food is one of the most powerful investments we have for kids

Let's celebrate this Thursday, March 12th.

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