Comments on: USDA releases report on school lunch program http://www.foodpolitics.com/2008/08/usda-releases-report-on-school-lunch-program/ Sat, 11 Feb 2012 22:07:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: PIHP » Blog Archive » New USDA Report on National School Lunch Program http://www.foodpolitics.com/2008/08/usda-releases-report-on-school-lunch-program/comment-page-1/#comment-11386 PIHP » Blog Archive » New USDA Report on National School Lunch Program Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:27:00 +0000 http://www.foodpolitics.com/2008/08/25/usda-releases-report-on-school-lunch-program/#comment-11386 [...] USDA has released The National School Lunch Program: Background, Trends and Issues (via Marion Nestle). There’s not a lot new here if you work in the area. However, the report does provide some [...] [...] USDA has released The National School Lunch Program: Background, Trends and Issues (via Marion Nestle). There’s not a lot new here if you work in the area. However, the report does provide some [...]

]]> By: Daniel Ithaca,NY http://www.foodpolitics.com/2008/08/usda-releases-report-on-school-lunch-program/comment-page-1/#comment-11385 Daniel Ithaca,NY Tue, 26 Aug 2008 19:33:48 +0000 http://www.foodpolitics.com/2008/08/25/usda-releases-report-on-school-lunch-program/#comment-11385 It will be a splendid day when there are alternatives to dairy served for the school meals! Soy Milk, Rice Milk or some similar beverages would be great. It will be a splendid day when there are alternatives to dairy served for the school meals! Soy Milk, Rice Milk or some similar beverages would be great.

]]> By: Liv Healthy http://www.foodpolitics.com/2008/08/usda-releases-report-on-school-lunch-program/comment-page-1/#comment-11384 Liv Healthy Tue, 26 Aug 2008 03:46:54 +0000 http://www.foodpolitics.com/2008/08/25/usda-releases-report-on-school-lunch-program/#comment-11384 I always am amazed at what they serve at school functions, and for school fundraising activities.... cupcake days (why can't this be muffin days?), pizza days (why not use a whole grain crust) served with cookies- no vegetables or fruit. I get parents who look at me like I have a third head when I make these suggestions, whereas for me, it's just a no-brainer! Kudos to those in the San Francisco area who are doing their best to provide healthy lunches on a tight budget! I always am amazed at what they serve at school functions, and for school fundraising activities…. cupcake days (why can’t this be muffin days?), pizza days (why not use a whole grain crust) served with cookies- no vegetables or fruit.

I get parents who look at me like I have a third head when I make these suggestions, whereas for me, it’s just a no-brainer!

Kudos to those in the San Francisco area who are doing their best to provide healthy lunches on a tight budget!

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