Healthy school lunches fall short of nutrition goals say studies
Two new studies from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and Baylor College of Medicine find that about half of school lunches include a fruit or vegetable and most of those are not eaten. Homes-packed lunches show even fewer healthy items, with more salt and sugar. The research underscores gaps in the Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act of 2010, which raised nutrition standards for subsidized lunches. The programs serve over 5.1 billion lunches and 2.2 billion breakfasts annually, through more than 100000 schools, with USDA subsidies.
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FDA to require calorie labeling at large food venues
The FDA will require calorie information on menus and menu boards for chains with more than 20 locations, covering restaurants and venues such as bakeries, theaters, amusement parks, and supermarkets. Additional nutrient details will be available on request, with alcohol beverages included, effective December 1, 2015 for food and December 1, 2016 for vending machines.
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