Educator Wellness Podcast · Scanlan Center for School Mental Health, University of Iowa
Nourishing Minds, Fueling Futures: How Food Impacts Students’ Ability to Thrive
·33 min·3 clips
The National School Lunch Program started in the 1940s because the military lacked well-nourished young men.
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School food is presented as part of learning, not cafeteria background noise.
The episode frames school food as part of the learning environment, not just a cafeteria detail. It walks through the dietary guidelines for Americans and MyPlate in plain terms: half the plate fruits and vegetables, a quarter grains, a quarter protein, plus a dairy serving and…
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If school meals and student focus feel linked to you, this one keeps the connection concrete and direct.
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