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The government is releasing new nutrition standards for school meals. This is going to be a dramatic change. The changes are designed to improve the health of nearly 32 million children who eat lunch at school every day. First lady Michelle Obama is making sure that we establish a healthier food program at school for fall this year. One of the top issues is making sure that each student has at least one cup of vegetables and fruits. Overall, kids consume about 30% to 50% of their calories while at school and establish maximum calories and sodium limits for meal. This requires that foods that are served contain no Trans fat and limits for calories.
The federal government will give schools an addition 6 cent a lunch to meet the standard. Schools now receive $2.77 from federal government for every child who is on the free lunch program. Healthy food costs more so schools programs will have to find ways meet the standards while staying in their budget. Instead of the government spending excess money on the technology of the moment like ipads, they should a lot more funds investing in a healthy future for youth.
by Melissa Cisneros
Age: 14
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