Schools should be required to limit the amount of salt and sugar in meals that are served to students, said the U.S. Department of Agriculture on Friday as part of a new proposal.
In a news release, the USDA said that it is proposing to gradually reduce the amount of both sodium and sugar in school meals as part of a “gradual, multi-year approach.”
“Our commitment to the school meal programs comes from a common goal we all share–keeping kids healthy and helping them reach their full potential,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “Many children aren’t getting the nutrition they need, and diet-related diseases are on the rise. Research shows school meals are the healthiest meals in a day for most kids, proving that they are an important tool for giving kids access to the nutrition they need for a bright future.”…