Posts Tagged ‘school-meal’

Polk’s schools ahead of federal mandates – News Chief

Monday, February 13, 2012 13:36 No Comments

Polk's schools ahead of federal mandates News Chief It's the first overarching update to school meal standards in 15 years, and is long overdue, according to Cynthia Long, director of child nutrition for the US Department of Agriculture.

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USDA Unveils Historic Changes to School Lunches – Wisconsin Ag Connection

Thursday, January 26, 2012 12:39 No Comments

USDA Unveils Historic Changes to School Lunches Wisconsin Ag Connection The new meal requirements will raise standards for the first time in more than fifteen years and improve the health and nutrition of nearly 32 million kids that participate in school meal programs every school day. The healthier meal requirements are a …

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