Faulty standards drive school lunch woes critics say
Cohasset health officer ordered junk foods purged from one lunch day a week while officials blame costs for reduced healthy meals. Studies show fat, starches, and limited fruits persist. USDA reforms exist but enforcement is uneven and purchases favor meat and dairy. Experts urge stronger rules and community-wide fitness.
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Ottawa grad completes medical training
Vaishali Patel of Ottawa finished her management affiliation at Shawnee Mission Medical Center this summer and earned a KU health information management degree. She is pursuing a master’s in health services administration at KU Hospital and studied widely across KC area sites. She was KU class president and received several allied health scholarships.
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