A new poll shows that parents of school - age children overwhelmingly support national nutrition standards for all foods and beverages sold to students during school. (pewtrusts.org)
If adopted, the bill would streamline and increase access for children to healthy food during the school day and mandate national nutrition standards for food served in schools. (abcnews.go.com)
National nutrition standards influence many facets of school meal program operations, including menu planning, cooking and serving procedures, food costs, marketing strategies, and student participation rates. (pewtrusts.org)