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New SNA Survey Finds More Choices & Bold Flavors on School Menus
SNA’s 2017 School Nutrition Trends Report reveals school menus feature more international flavors, made-to-order entrees and cleaner label options. The survey also reveals challenges with sodium and whole grain standards.
Reps. McGovern & Davis Introduce “Healthy Breakfasts Help Kids Learn Act”
Reps. Jim McGovern (D-MA) and Rodney Davis (R-IL) have introduced H.R. 3738, the Healthy Breakfasts Help Kids Learn Act of 2017, to provide commodity support for the School Breakfast Program. The bill, endorsed by SNA, will allow more students to benefit from a nutritious school breakfast and enjoy a wider variety of American grown foods.
SNA Hosts Listening Session with U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue
Secretary Perdue addressed SNA’s ANC 2017 attendees and joined in a listening session with SNA leaders.
SNA Commends USDA in Supporting Practical Flexibility to Benefit School Meal Programs and Students
SNA joined U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue as he released an interim rule seeking regulatory flexibility for school meal programs.
SNA Comments on “School Lunch Shaming”
SNA issued a response to recent news reports about the treatment of students unable to pay for their school meals.