USDA Announces Nutrition Standards for Snack Foods and Beverages Sold in Schools

From the Food Research and Action Center (FRAC): 

Today the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced its nutrition standards for all foods sold in school outside of the federal school lunch and breakfast programs, including cafeteria “a la carte” items, vending machines, and other snack foods, and beverages. These new standards are an important step to remedy nutritional shortfalls in our nation’s children’s diets and to help address the obesity crisis.

These new nutrition standards, consistent with the U.S. Dietary Guidelines, will promote the health of all school children throughout America. 

Click here to read the full press release from FRAC.