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In a move to promote seasonal fruit, McDonald's in Italy have added "kiwi-on-a-stick" to their menu. Whether it is truly to push locally grown produce or to offer a healthier option for dessert, I pinched the idea for myself and stuck a Hello Kitty popsicle stick for major cuteness.

The fruit sticks come peeled and individually wrapped, but I don't think I'll be checking these out in Lecco. The kiwis are suppose to be on the menu from March 9th to May 24th, and will sell for 1€ each.

Janey Thornton, USDA Deputy Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services, (in center) and Darlene Barnes, Administrator of the USDA Food and Nutrition Service’s Mountain Plains Region (second from left) traveled to Utah May 13 to help promote the launch of the Commodity Supplemental Food Program in the State.

Women in Leadersip: Dynamic Career paths in the Food Movement: Nina F. Ichikawa talked about career paths.

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First lady Michelle Obama promotes healthy living in Miami

Secretary Duncan and guests celebrate the Let's Read, Let's Move event at the Air and Space Museum

Child Nutrition Assistants Shirley Ryals and Carrie Crump serve nutritious foods to Thomasville Primary School students during the lunch meal showcasing why their school won a USDA HealthierUS School Challenge Gold Award (USDA photo by Debbie Haston-Hilger)

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Secretary Duncan and guests celebrate the Let's Read, Let's Move event at the Air and Space Museum

Photos from the Let's Move Day event at Wells Fargo Arena, attended by more than 10,000 middle school students from Des Moines and nearby school districts. The event celebrated the 2nd anniversary of the initiative begun by the First Lady to encourage physical fitness and good nutrition.

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