New nutritional guidance set to transform school lunches and military meals

New nutritional guidance set to transform school lunches and military meals

Changes are likely coming to school lunches.Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy said Monday that new nutritional guidance will be released, driving changes in school lunch programs, as well as food provided in prisons and the military.Kennedy stressed that the guidance will focus on nutrient-dense foods, less sugar, and will be easier to read.The Dietary Guidelines for Americans are released every five years by the U.S. Departm…

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