During this time, as Congress is debating the reauthorization of federal child nutrition programs, I ask you to work to improve these programs. Also I ask you to please reject any efforts to decrease healthier school meal standards that are in place.
Starting the day with a nutritious meal is essential. It determines a person’s ability to function well at the start the day. Meals affects a person’s ability to perform tasks throughout the day. If this is true for adults, it is crucial for children. The federal child nutrition programs have helped provide healthy food to children. These programs include the National School Lunch Program, the School Breakfast Program, the Child and Adult Care Food Program, the Summer Food Service Program, the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, and the Special Milk Program. These programs have contributed to the stop of hunger and obesity amongst children. …show more content…
They are eligible for free meals if their income is at 130 percent of the poverty level and reduced price with incomes between 130 percent and 185 percent of the poverty level. Also due to the obesity rate being so high in children, and children spending most of their day in school, it is greatly important that schools provide healthy food options for children who are constantly growing and developing. These programs do cost billions of dollars but since children are the future of this world and their nutrition is crucial, I urge you to continue to work on these programs.
Thank you for your attention to my request. I look forward to hearing your position on this important public health
Starting the day with a nutritious meal is essential. It determines a person’s ability to function well at the start the day. Meals affects a person’s ability to perform tasks throughout the day. If this is true for adults, it is crucial for children. The federal child nutrition programs have helped provide healthy food to children. These programs include the National School Lunch Program, the School Breakfast Program, the Child and Adult Care Food Program, the Summer Food Service Program, the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, and the Special Milk Program. These programs have contributed to the stop of hunger and obesity amongst children. …show more content…
They are eligible for free meals if their income is at 130 percent of the poverty level and reduced price with incomes between 130 percent and 185 percent of the poverty level. Also due to the obesity rate being so high in children, and children spending most of their day in school, it is greatly important that schools provide healthy food options for children who are constantly growing and developing. These programs do cost billions of dollars but since children are the future of this world and their nutrition is crucial, I urge you to continue to work on these programs.
Thank you for your attention to my request. I look forward to hearing your position on this important public health