at least have a receptacle for the unwanted fruit to give to the needy instead of throwing it away...
Posted on 04/01/2012 2:24:56 PM PDT by raybbr
Beginning next school year, students across the country may be in for a shock when they purchase their lunch in the cafeteria.
In an effort to fight childhood obesity and diabetes, the federal government is requiring students of all ages to buy at least one serving of fresh fruit or vegetable for lunch. Even if they toss the produce into the garbage.
Fresh fruit and vegetable portions will double next year. “Some students don’t take one now, but they will have to,” Eileen Faustich, Milford’s food services director, said Friday. “We can’t let a child go by the cashier without a fruit or vegetable on their tray.”
There’s more, a lot more, in the Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act.
Next year, students can buy only nonfat flavored milk or 1 percent white milk. Half of the grains must be “whole” next year. In 2013-14, all products must be whole grain. School cafeterias must offer green and orange leafy vegetables, and drastically reduce sodium use over the next three years. Trans-fats are banned.
If a student refuses to take the fruit or vegetable, the cafeteria employees will have to charge an a la carte fee, which typically is higher because the lunch will not be reimbursable under federal guidelines.
(Excerpt) Read more at middletownpress.com ...
When we will stop these cretins?
This bill was passed in 2010 but the effects begin next school year.
MAJOR ACTIONS:
| 5/5/2010 | Introduced in Senate |
| 5/5/2010 | Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Lincoln. With written report No. 111-178. Additional and Supplemental views filed. |
| 8/5/2010 | Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. |
| 12/2/2010 | Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 264 - 157 (Roll no. 603). |
| 12/2/2010 | Cleared for White House. |
| 12/6/2010 | Presented to President. |
| 12/13/2010 | Signed by President. |
| 12/13/2010 | Became Public Law No: 111-296 [Text, PDF] |
Don’t tell me it’s another one of Moo-chelle Obama’s “Let’s MOO” program.
Does the money go to the Congressional Brothels,
ACORN, or just the DNC?
Now, now. You're obviously a neanderthal who doesn't know that true freedom consists only of the right to use the "f-word" and to be homosexual. [/sarcasm]
This is literally the issue of whether the federal government can force a person to buy broccoli.
Unbelievable.
My kids love veggies. They couldn’t possibly serve as many veggies as my kids would be happy to eat. But they will barf onto Michelle Obama’s fat lap anything she tries to shove down their throats against their will.
I really need to talk to my husband about homeschooling. I’ve wanted to do it forever
Wouldnt this be like Obama care where they are requiring you to purchase something?
One of the Supremes while reviewing Obamacare mentioned us being forced to buy brocolli....When wull people stand up...
They demand fruits and vegetables, while the cafeteria still serves the pink slime.
at least have a receptacle for the unwanted fruit to give to the needy instead of throwing it away...
“If a student refuses to take the fruit or vegetable, the cafeteria employees will have to charge an a la carte fee, which typically is higher because the lunch will not be reimbursable under federal guidelines.”
What happens if the kid brings an apple or an orange from home?
And underweight kids will have to buy french fries, pizza, and ice cream, right?
I looked eagerly for the “semi-satire” website link for this post, but alas, there wasn’t one!
Sad to say, I live in Milford and am compelled to pay for this madness.
Wonder how brown baggers are affected?
He'll be double-fined for failing to contribute to government coffers.
Ping (and puke!)
at least have a receptacle for the unwanted fruit to give to the needy instead of throwing it away...
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Pig farmers will be lining up to place scrap containers in the schools... free haul away!
When this was being passed into law, did anyone stand up in Congress (or outside, for that matter) and say that this is not the govt’s business?
The obligatory menu. It starts in public school, but it won’t end there.
We homeschool. Our sons get to eat whatever, whenever. It’s great.
We’ll walk with you through the beginning if you want to home educate your children. :)
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