More Cheese? Do you remember your 1st grade school lunch? Many people remember something about their school lunch time. Was the food you ate something you would let your kids eat today? Given a magic wand, how would you change your local school lunch program? AgChat shared some thought provoking comments and discussion on school lunch programs in this regular Twitter conversation.
- Why is the school lunch initiative important?
- How do food mandates & calorie restrictions teach our growing children about making healthy food choices?
- Is the USDA or others hearing any complaints of new menu from lower income families or school which serve them?
- According to USDA, in 1969 15% of students on free/reduced lunch…now 67%. Why the big swing?
- Do you let your kids eat school lunch?
- As of July 1. 2012 new guidelines say 1 oz. protein can be exchanged for 1 oz of whole grain. Why limit protein?
- How do we keep students healthy without regulating food? Looking forward to creative ideas here!
- Where does exercise fall into the picture? Calorie limitations is not the only piece of this puzzle.
- Are vending machines still available in schools? Have offerings changed? Can that even be regulated? Should it be?
- How are you addressing the varying calorie needs for student athletes, high risk students?
- Have the new school lunch guidelines increased food waste more than they have increased healthy eating?
- How much (if any) merit should be given to the complaints from students re: school lunch?
- If you had a magic wand to fix school lunch programs & childhood #nutrition programs, what would it be?
