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School Nutrition Act
President Truman created this program to ensure kids were eating well so they could grow up to be healthy, productive citizens. It was a response to the military not accepting men due to health problems. This act created a measure for all schools. The act also ensures schools would receive allotments of USDA agriculture and meat. -
Milk Program
Began in Chicago in 1940. It was made part of the Child Nutrition Act in 1960. Under Child Nutrition Act, it became implemented everywhere. It provided needy children with a low price pint of whole milk. -
Summer Lunch Program
The Summer Food Service Program was an amendment to the National School Lunch Act. It offers students the option of having a healthy meal in the summer. They do not have to be a part of summer school to qualify. Children can be between the ages 1-18. More than 1.75 million kids are served summer lunch. -
Breakfast program
Began as a pilot project and was made permanent. It is simular to free and reduced lunch. It provides a healthy breakdast at a free or reduced price. The price is based on family income. Must be under poverty line for free. If a family is slightly over, they qualify for reduced. -
Hunger-Free Kids Act
Created by President Obama, this act provided more funding for school lunch programs. It supports more fresh fruits and vegetables in the cafeteria. It also raised nutritional standards for in child care services. It allows for the USDA to raise quality standards for school breakfasts and lunches. It encourages the farm-to-school program and for schools to plant their own gardens. -
Let's Move!
Let's Move is a comprehensive initiative dedicated to solving the challenge of childhood obesity. It offers parents helpful information and fosters environments that support healthy choices. It focuses on providing healthier foods in school. It also ensures that every family has access to healthy, affordable foods. It also helps kids become more physically active.