Some of the research I've been doing has lead me to a few articles. One of the articles I found online stated new rules that school's have to enforce with the reinstated Children's Nutrition Act of 1966. These rules will ensure things such as a certain amount of calcium in meals, replacing white bread with whole wheat or a limit on how much salt can be used is also enforced.
The most interesting ariticle I read was about how fresh the food is at lunch. The article makes great points, for example that frozen foods have much more salt and fat to keep them preserved while in the freezer. This adds extra ingredients that wouldnt be there if it was fresh and isnt good for you either. Another good issue that the article brings up is the amount of carbs that aren't restricted by the child food act, it only restricts fat. So many school lunches serve pastas, breads, and potatoes. Although these foods are good in moderation, serving kids these a lot will add on the pounds. So the question that was raised was how to make a nutritional meal that goes along with the budget.
The Child Food Act works every 5 years, and then Congress looks at how the money was spent. They now see that fruits and vegetables need to be added and want to incorporate the local farmers with schools. When the government works with the schools and other local corporations they can make deals and also help the children.
I still need to find laws of schools from my library, because online gives too broad of search. This and my interviews are next on the list to complete.
Kat: You bring up some good ideas about your topic and seem to be focusing your ideas for your presentation. It is important that you clarify what it is you need to do and it seems like the next logical step is to conduct those interviews at the school. You should try and get them done this week. Good luck and keep working.
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