New school lunch guidelines

The USDA recently unveiled new standards for the National School Lunch Program, which affects the food served in school cafeterias across the country. Changes include:

• Offering both fruits and vegetables at each meal

• Increasing whole-grain food offerings

• Offering only fat-free or low-fat milk and dairy products

• Adjusting portion sizes and calories for the student's age

• Reducing sodium and saturated and trans fats