Why Did School Lunches Change? A History of Policy, Health, and Flavor
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In 1946, the National School Lunch Act was passed partly in response to the large number of men rejected from military service due to diet-related health problems, revealing the long-standing national security interest in child nutrition. Over the decades, the persistent need for better child health is a core reason why school lunches changed, evolving from simple, volunteer-run programs to highly regulated federal initiatives.
