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<blockquote data-quote="susiestar" data-source="post: 353878" data-attributes="member: 1233"><p>It really is hard to watch the kids eat what most schools serve for meals. We are blessed to be in the district we are in. A few years before we moved back to town the lady who babysat Wiz as an infant started really LOOKING at the school lunches. She was very active in both the school PTA and the citywide PTA (not available in most districts). She worked with 3 other women to campaign to change school food. Somehow they were loud enough long enough to make big changes.</p><p></p><p>Now all the bread, cookies, etc are whole wheat. Every lunch has at least 3 and usually 4-5 fresh fruits and veggies to choose in addition to cooked veggies served as part of the meal. The fresh fruits and veggies are cleaned and cut into bite size pieces then portioned in paper cups. Kids are strongly encouraged to take several. Fat has also been lowered. At first the parents had fits. HOW could kids be asked to eat cookies made with whole wheat flour?? Or pizza made with whole wheat flour and low fat cheese and sausage? The kids were excited because the teachers put in educational programs to explain things. At this point it is just how it is. when I have been at school during lunch the kids almost all seem to take 2-3 different fruits/veggies and about 15%-20% of them ask if they can have more. Similar offerings are at breakfast.</p><p></p><p>This is all within the federal lunch guidelines and done on a low budget. </p><p></p><p>It takes parents to stand up and speak out, to organize and petition, but changes CAN be made.</p><p></p><p>I think Jamie Oliver is on a wonderful path and I hope and pray that more of us join him.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="susiestar, post: 353878, member: 1233"] It really is hard to watch the kids eat what most schools serve for meals. We are blessed to be in the district we are in. A few years before we moved back to town the lady who babysat Wiz as an infant started really LOOKING at the school lunches. She was very active in both the school PTA and the citywide PTA (not available in most districts). She worked with 3 other women to campaign to change school food. Somehow they were loud enough long enough to make big changes. Now all the bread, cookies, etc are whole wheat. Every lunch has at least 3 and usually 4-5 fresh fruits and veggies to choose in addition to cooked veggies served as part of the meal. The fresh fruits and veggies are cleaned and cut into bite size pieces then portioned in paper cups. Kids are strongly encouraged to take several. Fat has also been lowered. At first the parents had fits. HOW could kids be asked to eat cookies made with whole wheat flour?? Or pizza made with whole wheat flour and low fat cheese and sausage? The kids were excited because the teachers put in educational programs to explain things. At this point it is just how it is. when I have been at school during lunch the kids almost all seem to take 2-3 different fruits/veggies and about 15%-20% of them ask if they can have more. Similar offerings are at breakfast. This is all within the federal lunch guidelines and done on a low budget. It takes parents to stand up and speak out, to organize and petition, but changes CAN be made. I think Jamie Oliver is on a wonderful path and I hope and pray that more of us join him. [/QUOTE]
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