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https://www.cbsnews.com/video/trump-administration-to-change-obama-era-school-lunch-policy/
Sweeping new changes are being proposed to an Obama-era school lunch policy.
The move by trhe Trump administration would loosen rules for fruits and vegetables
which could lead to more pizzas and burgers on the menu.
Here’s Natalie Brand: Proposed changes to the national school lunch program would affect meals served to 30 million school-aged children in 99.000 schools across America.
Food service providers could dial back servings of fruit at breadfast,
cut back on grains to make room for meats and meat alternatives and relax current vegetable requirements.
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue says is becaures kids are wasting food.
The department of agriculture proposed these changes to put local school and summer food service operaters in charge of ther lunch program
because they know their children best.
Secretary Perdue ate lunch with xchool kids after a previous change in school standards back in May 2017.
We’re giving these professionals, these food service professionals, the flexibility to move as we get a healthier generation.
That year, former first lady Michelle Obama, sho championed children’s nutrition as one os her key causes,
sounded off on those changes.
You know this is where you really have to look at motives, you know.
I mean, you have to stop and think
why don’t you want our kids to have good food at school?
What is wrong with you?
The American Heart Association calls this latest proposal unnecessary,
saying schools will now serve fewer fruits and grains,
a smaller variety of vegetables, and less healthy entrees that aren’t part of a balanced meal.
The agriculture department plans to have an open period this month. Natalie Brand. CBS. Washington.
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