Friday, February 22, 2013

Small, inexpensive changes to school cafeterias influence choice and consumption of healthier foods

In January 2012, the United States Department of Agriculture passed a series of regulations designed to make school lunches more nutritious, which included requiring schools to increase whole grain offerings and making students select either a fruit or vegetable with their purchased lunch. However, children cannot be forced to eat these healthier lunches.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130222/Small-inexpensive-changes-to-school-cafeterias-influence-choice-and-consumption-of-healthier-foods.aspx

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