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Learning ZoneXpress has developed downloadable certificates of recognition for School Nutrition Employee Week and Teacher Appreciation Week. Simply print, fill out, and award them to deserving individuals. Owatonna, MN (PRWEB) May 02, 2013 May 6-10, 2013 is a week of great celebration. It’s School Nutrition Employee Week and Teacher Appreciation Week. These two observances are ones that should be celebrated all year long, but to help make this week of recognition even better, Learning...

Farm to School programs are in full swing all across the country encouraging healthy choices and local food. Owatonna, MN (PRWEB) September 19, 2012 According to the National Farm to School Network, there are an estimated 2,571 Farm to School Programs in the United States. These programs are active in all 50 states, and they aim to improve student nutrition by encouraging a connection between local farms and school cafeterias. Farm to School programs are incredibly diverse and creative....

“Drink water instead of sugary drinks” is the third of seven key themes the USDA will roll out over the next two years Owatonna, MN (PRWEB) May 29, 2012 USDA National Strategic Partner, Learning ZoneXpress has unveiled a new educational poster promoting the latest MyPlate nutrition theme. The poster includes the message, “Drink water instead of sugary drinks,” the USDA’s focus from May through August, along with a photographic reminder of just how much sugar a variety of popular...

Recognized for her innovation and quality leadership, Melanie Nelson is one of 26 finalists in the Upper Midwest Region. Owatonna, MN (PRWEB) May 01, 2012 Learning ZoneXpress today announced that president and founder Melanie Nelson has been named a finalist in the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2012 program in the Upper Midwest. The award recognizes outstanding entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence and extraordinary success in such areas as innovation, financial...

New product line from Learning ZoneXpress encourages students to fill their trays with the fruits and vegetables now required for USDA reimbursement Owatonna, MN (PRWEB) April 27, 2012 In preparation for the new National School Lunch Program requirements that take effect July 1, districts now have a new educational tool to encourage students to fill their lunch trays with the nutritious vegetables and fruits required for USDA reimbursement. Now it’s easier than ever to teach and show...

Learning ZoneXpress responds to the changes to the National School Lunch Program with new product line. Owatonna, MN (PRWEB) April 05, 2012 What does a healthy school lunch look like? How can students meet the USDA MyPlate Dietary Guidelines when filling compartments of a lunch tray? A school meal makes up 30% of a child’s daily nutritional intake, yet kids’ trays often fall short when it comes to nutritious food choices. For the past two years, Learning ZoneXpress (LZX) has been...

Learning ZoneXpress (LZX) is offering incredible weekly promotions throughout the month of April to clean out its warehouse. Owatonna, MN (PRWEB) March 28, 2012 Learning ZoneXpress has just announced its first ever Spring Cleaning Sale. With an overflowing warehouse, this promotion will feature items discounted 50% or greater and will last throughout the entire month of April. Each week, LZX will notify customers of featured products and sale prices via email. If you’ve been looking...

Learning ZoneXpress joins fellow USDA National Strategic Partners to promote healthy food choices for "What's on MyPlate?" Day. Owatonna, MN (PRWEB) March 05, 2012 Learning ZoneXpress announced today that they are teaming up with the nearly 6,000 USDA partners to make March 8, 2012 “What’s on MyPlate?” Day, to heighten public awareness of the importance of choosing foods for a healthy meal. Learning ZoneXpress is committed to promoting a diet that reflects the latest...

This week, Learning ZoneXpress will release a poster set that visually details the history of the USDA dietary guides starting in 1894. Owatonna, MN (PRWEB) February 01, 2012 The poster shows the evolution of 118 years of food guidance by the USDA from a simple chart detailing different food groups to today’s successful MyPlate, with stops at food wheels, food flow charts, and food pyramids along the way. CEO Melanie Nelson believes educating individuals on the history of the food...

The "Countdown to Health" products are designed to help children remember the basics of healthy living. Owatonna, MN (PRWEB) January 17, 2012 How many servings of fruits and vegetables should a child consume each day? How about glasses of water? Learning ZoneXpress’s new “Countdown to Health” educational-product line, based on the easy-to-remember numerical slogan “54321 + 8,” makes it simple for kids to remember the basics of healthy living. The numbers refer to 5...