Introducing universal free meals at schools has shown significant benefits in eliminating meal-related challenges faced by students and parents. [ more ]
UK free school meal allowances too low for healthy lunches, study finds
Free school meal allowances may lead students from low-income backgrounds to mainly opt for less healthy meal deals due to budget constraints. [ more ]
New Guidelines Limit Added Sugars in School Meals for the First Time
New nutrition standards limit added sugars in school meals for the first time, focusing on improving nutrition and aligning with U.S. dietary guidelines. [ more ]
She wanted to make a chicken sandwich with fewer chemicals for schoolkids. How hard could it be?
The leader of the Urban School Food Alliance, Katie Wilson, wanted to disrupt the broken school food system by changing how schools purchase food.
Wilson's quest to create a healthier chicken patty for schoolchildren took nearly three years, highlighting the challenges of improving school meals. [ more ]