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1946National School Lunch Act
Congress enacted the National School Lunch Act as a “measure of national security, to safeguard the health and well-being of the Nation’s children.”
President Harry S. Truman signed the National School Lunch Act, which permanently
authorized the National School Lunch Program (NSLP). The legislation was passed in response
to concerns that "many American men had been rejected for World War II military service because of diet-related health problems." The youth of America is simply under-nourished.
• Brand
recognition
•Processed pre-
packed products.
•High in sugar, fats
and preservatives.
1960’sThe Commercialization of School
Lunch
1980’sExpanding Enrollments & Decreasing
Budgets
•President Regan cuts school-lunch budget by $1.5 billion.•Regan also eliminates grants to replace kitchen equipment.•The “Heat-n-Serve” kitchen is born!
Ms. Microwave
1990’sServe what sells!
Convenience foods take off!
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The No. 1 reason people can’t join the military is that they’re overweight or obese, says a group of retired military leaders who are fighting for improved
childhood nutrition. They estimate that more than one in five young Americans is too heavy to enlist in the armed services.
PRESENT DAY
School Lunch Reform Movement
The No. 1 reason people can’t join the military is that they’re overweight or obese, says a group of retired military leaders who are fighting for improved childhood nutrition. They estimate that
more than one in five young Americans is too heavy to enlist in the armed services.