When Did School Lunches Get Healthier? A Historical Look at U.S. Nutrition Standards
                                
                                
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                                The National School Lunch Act of 1946 was established partly in response to the poor nutritional health of many military draftees during WWII. This legislative action marked a critical turning point and the formal beginning of a decades-long effort to address when did school lunches get healthier.