SCHOOLS SERVING, KIDS EATING HEALTHIER SCHOOL MEALS

The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kid Act has improved the quality of school meals as well as the health and wellbeing of our children, says USDA secretary Tom Vilsack citing research that shows:

·         Kids are eating more healthy food and throwing less food away

·         Students like the taste of the healthier school meals

·         Kids are eating more fruits and vegetables

·         Over 95% of schools report that they are successfully meeting the updated nutrition standards

·         Participation is increasing substantially in many areas of the country

·         School lunch revenue is up

Source: USDA, 9/1/15, School Meals