Why are school lunches so bad now? Unpacking the decline of cafeteria quality
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According to a 2025 survey by the School Nutrition Association, nearly 98% of school meal program directors cited challenges with the cost of food, contributing to the widespread perception that school lunches have deteriorated. In an era of heightened nutritional awareness, many parents and students are left asking: why are school lunches so bad now?
