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The milk program
The Milk Program began in Chicago in 1940. The program became a part of the Child Nutrition Act in 1960. This program provided needy children with a low price pint of whole milk. This prorgram allowed children, who didn't get milk because of the high cost, to have access to milk. -
Free and reduced lunch program.
The Free and Reduced Lunch Program began in 1946. This program was a part of the National School Act of 1946. This program allows students in schools to receive free or reduced lunch. To qualify a student's family must meet the required income. Since this program began, it has allowed many students to get a nutritional meal that they normally couldn't afford or get. -
School nutrition act.
The Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act is a U.S. law that President Harry S. Truman created. It was created to ensure that children were eating good so they would grow up to be healthy. The school lunch program had been around for sometime before this act, but this act created a measure for every schools. Their goal was to make sure everyone was receiving a lunch with proper nutrition. This was a huge step towards getting children the proper nutrition their bodies need. -
The breakfast program.
At first the breakfast program originally began as a pilot program. In 1975, the program became permanent. This program provides students with a healthy breakfast that they need at a free or reduced price. This program is based on family income. This program allows students to start off the day with the nutrition they need. -
Lets move program.
In 2010, a Task Force was established on Childhood Obesity clearly stating their goal to solve the problem of childhood obesity within a generation. This program takes steps and informs parents on how to reduce the chances of childhood obesity. It focuses on providing healthier foods in schools, ensuring that every family has access to healthy, affordable food, and helping kids become more physically active. -
Hunger free kids act.
In 2010, President Obama reauthorized the Hunger-Free Kids Act. The bill is part of the reauthorization of funding for child nutrition. The bill funds child nutrition programs and free lunch programs in schools for the next 5 years. It also supports more fresh fruits and vegetables in the cafeteria.
