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A 2010 federal law that boosted nutrition standards for school meals may have begun to help slow the rise in obesity among America’s children — even teenagers who can buy their own snacks, a ...
A 2011 article in the Journal of Econometrics, "The impact of the National School Lunch Program on child health: A nonparametric bounds analysis", affirmed the nutritional advantages of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act but found that "children in households reporting the receipt of free or reduced-price school meals through the National School ...
All primary school-aged children should be given free meals to help tackle the obesity crisis, leading health experts have said. The group warned that they see the “impact of poor diet and food ...
In order for healthier eating to be promoted at schools, Let's Move! promotes the USDA's HealthierUS School Challenge. [ 28 ] The HealthierUS School Challenge (HUSSC) is a voluntary initiative established in 2004 to recognize those schools participating in the National School Lunch Program that have created healthier school environments through ...
The call to ban packed lunches comes amid claims they are contributing to childhood obesity. Prue Leith sparks debate about whether schools should ban packed lunches [Video] Skip to main content
The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act allows the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to make significant changes to the school lunch program for the first time in over 30 years. [4] In addition to funding standard child nutrition and school lunch programs, there are several new nutritional standards in the bill. The main aspects are listed below. [1]
In 2011, the USDA proposed limiting the amount of potatoes and other starchy vegetables permitted in school lunches so that cafeterias could make room for healthier options. But the Senate, led by members from two top potato producers, Maine and Colorado, killed the idea in a unanimous vote.
The Trump Administration has eased certain policies to make American school lunches healthier. Some health advocates perceive the move as a significant change on lunch policies of former President Barack Obama. [17] There are fewer whole grains, more sugary chocolate milk, and an additional 300 milligrams of salt.