Administration Proposes Easing Nutrition Guidelines For School Lunches

Administration Proposes Easing Nutrition Guidelines For School Lunches

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The USDA proposed changes to school nutrition guidelines, allowing more flexibility in serving meals like pizza and fries, potentially reducing fruit and vegetable servings. This move aims to address food waste and provide more appetizing meals. However, the American Heart Association opposes these changes, citing risks to children's health and a rollback of progress made by the 2010 Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act, championed by Michelle Obama.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What changes does the USDA proposal suggest for school meals?

Increase in servings of fruits and vegetables

Introduction of new dessert options

More flexibility in serving entrees Ala carte

Reduction in the availability of pizza and fries

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue support the proposed changes?

To increase the variety of desserts

To introduce new international cuisines

To address food waste and provide flexibility

To reduce the cost of school meals

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main concern of the American Heart Association regarding the USDA proposal?

It will reduce the number of schools participating in meal programs

It will increase the cost of school meals

It will lead to more food waste

It will negatively impact children's long-term health

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which act is being rolled back by the USDA's proposed changes?

The School Lunch Improvement Act

The National School Meal Program Act

The Child Nutrition Act

The 2010 Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who championed the 2010 Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act?

The American Heart Association

Former First Lady Michelle Obama

Former President Barack Obama

Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue