In 2010, the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act created the nutrition standards schools follow today to ensure healthy foods and beverages are being served to our children while at school. These standards are based on science and the recommendations of pediatricians and school food service experts. Schools are now serving students more fruits, vegetables and whole grains as well as beverages low in sugar. School children now have food choices their parents want their kids to be eating. And the standards are working in New Hampshire. 96% of school districts are serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards. A Harvard study found that since the Act went into effect, kids are eating 16% more vegetables and 23% more fruit at lunchtime. The American Heart Association and You’re The Cure advocates support policies to improve the overall health environment in schools, to model sensible eating behaviors and back parents’ efforts in raising healthy children.
3 Aug 2015
Nutrition Changes at NH Schools A Big Success
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