For months the topic of health, nutrition and school lunches has been debated in the media. British Chef Jamie Oliver brought the most attention to the issue recently with his television show, “Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution.” Oliver, who started the revolution in his native country, believes school lunches should be healthy. Says Jamie: This food […]
The US Senate passed a bill Thursday aimed at making school lunches healthier. While the bill won't eliminate foods like pizza, hot dogs, fried chicken and hamburgers, it will create tougher standards on the quality of the foods, offering families healthier options. Foods found in vending machines would be included.
VIA: health.com School meals matter. Just ask any teacher or parent and they’ll tell you that children who lack proper nutrition have trouble focusing in school. Medical authorities and nutrition researchers have documented that youngsters who eat nutritious meals every day and lead active lifestyles tend to excel. More importantly, our schools are on the […]
