Tag: School nutrition programs

Currently, nine states have adopted permanent statewide policies to offer free breakfast and lunch for students, regardless of household income. These universal school meal programs represent a significant shift from the federal, income-based eligibility model that was temporarily expanded during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Research indicates that children who eat school meals daily report consuming more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains than their less frequent counterparts. Exploring this significant connection reveals exactly how school lunch influences your eating behaviors and shapes lifelong dietary patterns and food preferences.