Study shows benefits of school nutrition standards
August 17, 2023
A recent study suggests aligning K-12 nutrition standards with the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans could lead to improved children's diets, lower blood pressure, reduced body mass index and potentially prevent thousands of deaths long term. However, logistical challenges related to food supply chains and labor shortages continue to pose difficulties for schools trying to implement stricter nutrition standards proposed by the USDA.