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Golden Carrot Awards

Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine established the Golden Carrot Awards in 2004 to recognize food service professionals doing an exceptional job of improving the healthfulness of school lunches. PCRM looks for programs that encourage kids to eat lots of fresh fruits and vegetables and that offer plenty of vegetarian, low-fat, whole grain, and nondairy options. Children who are raised on a healthy vegetarian diet have a lower risk of obesity, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and some cancers compared with those who grow up on an average American diet.

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The grand prize winner will receive $1,500 and a $3,500 check made out to her or his school or school district. Up to four additional awards will be given, with $500 going to the food service professional and $500 to benefit the school food service program.

Do you know someone special who has dedicated themselves to providing fresh fruit and vegetable programs for children? You can nominate a food service professional for the 2007 Awards.

Read about past Golden Carrot winners:
2006 winners | 2005 winners | 2004 winners

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