Posted on 09/25/2012 5:04:48 PM PDT by Teflonic
New rules on school meals inspired by Michelle Obama were intended to wipe out hunger and malnutrition among American students - but some are complaining they have had the opposite effect.
High schools are now forbidden from giving pupils more than 850 calories for their lunch - even if they are fast-growing teenagers or even student athletes.
One enterprising group of adolescents channelled their anger at the policy into a parody YouTube video promoting their cause entitled 'We Are Hungry'.
The new restrictions were mandated by the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010, signed into law during the lame-duck period of the last Congress in December 2010.
Now that the rules have come into effect for the new school year, many are concerned that some adolescents are being denied the quantities of food they need.
Student athletes can burn through as many as 5,000 calories a day - but they are still entitled to no more than 850 calories for their lunch.
Even though recommended calorie intake is different for males and females, the restrictions are the same for both boys and girls.
(Excerpt) Read more at dailymail.co.uk ...
Yep.
I was saying for the average kid.
When I was in High School I hated their food.
Pizza, Uck.
Sloppy Joes. Blech!
Spaghetti. Gag!
You name it, I couldn’t stand the taste of it.
So I brought my own lunch or something Mom made and was leftover. Nothing like cold fried chicken or left over enchilada pie.
You should see that amount that gets prepared and thrown away daily.
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Rather than throw it away, why not feed the homeless or at least take it to the shelter.
Must be good food, government bought and prepared so Health Department should be happy.
BUT, like Kramer says, “Even the homeless won’t eat the day old bagels”.
I never liked the food from school. Probably why I can’t stand pizza, spaghetti and a few other foods.
I always brought my food.
I too grew up eating just about anything and will eat most things.
But, whatever that taste is in cafeteria food I can’t stand it.
BTW, had humus, falafels and a the inside of a real nice koubby.
No one makes em better than “Falafel Drive in”. They’ve been around every since I can remember and I recall the day my Dad took me for the 1st time. My thought it was weird, I loved it.
http://www.falafelsdrivein.com/
I was the oldest of 5. I was never a picky eater and we didn’t need a garbage disposal because I filled that role during my growing years. :-}
I really think that parents should be feeding their own kids.
Arguing for better school lunches goes against my conservative grain.
With me it was ketchup.
Check out what the obama girls eat at school.
http://www.sidwell.edu/calendars/month.aspx?pageaction=ViewPublicBlock&ModuleID=375
I asked that and was told that because it was federal money and “open food” that we couldn’t give it to the shelter across the street. One of many “head scratching” moments while teaching at an inner city school.
LOL
I would actually eat that but, I’m guessing they get way more oil and seasoning in their food than you would get in a public meal.
I love crunchy quinoa with a little balsamic vinegar.
I would starve at Sidwell and I am a gourmet cook. they sure do eat a lot of pasta, is Michelle ok with that?
THE OBAMA GIRL’S SCHOOL LUNCHES
Sidwell’s School menus.
LS
Snack: Breadsticks & Cheese
Fusilli w/ Raw Local Tomato Sauce Salad
All Natural BBQ Wings
Black Bean & Tortilla Casserole
Sauteed Local Greens
Steamed Sweet Corn & Peppers
Farmer’s Market Cantaloupe
MS/US
Pineapple Gazpacho
Fusilli w/ Raw Local Tomato Sauce
Vintner’s Salad
All Natural BBQ Wings
Black Bean & Tortilla Casserole
Sauteed Local Greens
Steamed Sweet Corn & Peppers
Farmer’s Market Cantaloupe
5
LS
Snack: Freshly Baked Muffins
Chilled Blueberry Soup
Sweet Potato & Craisin Salad
National Cheese Pizza Day
Variety of Veggie Flatbread Pizza
Garlic Roasted Local Zucchini
Local Watermelon
MS/US
Chilled Blueberry Soup
Sweet Potato Craisin Salad
Brazilian Salad
National Cheese Pizza Day
Variety of Veggie Flatbread Pizza
Garlic Roasted Local Zucchini
Local Watermelon
6
LS
Snack: Grapes & Cheese
Lentil, Beet & Orange Salad
All Natural Meatball Subs
Margherita Orzo
Farmer’s Market Vegetable
Baked Potato Wedges
Farmer’s Market Peaches
MS/US
Sweet Corn Chowder
Lentil, Beet & Orange Salad
Great Green Salad
All Natural Meatball Subs
Margherita Orzo
Farmer’s Market Vegetable
Baked Potato Wedges
Farmer’s Market Vegetable
7
LS
Snack: Yogurt Variety
Local Cantaloupe, Arugula and Prosciutto Salad
Classic Spinach Salad
All Natural Baked Chicken Patties
“End of Summer Ragout”
Local Beans w/ Lemon Zest
Basmati Rosemary Rice
Sliced Pineapple
MS/US
Roasted Red Pepper & Tomato Soup
Local Cantaloupe, Arugula and Prosciutto Salad
Classic Spinach Salad
All Natural Chicken Patties
“End of Summer Ragout”
Local Beans w/ Lemon Zest
Fresh Rosemary Basmati Rice
Sliced Pineapple
8
9
10
LS
Snack: Cream Cheese & Graham Crackers
Classic Caesar Salad
Cheese Tortellini with Pesto Cream Sauce
Steamed Bright Broccoli
Red Grapes
MS/US
Summer Vegetable Soup
FFY Caesar Salad
Grape Feta Salad
Cheese Tortellini with
Farmer’s Market Marinara or Pesto Cream Sauce
Sauteed Bright Broccoli
Garlic Bread
Red Grapes
11
LS
Snack: Edamame & Pita Chips
Cucumber, Blueberry & Feta Salad
Sliced Balsamic Chicken
Fresh Local Tomato Sauce
Mediterranean Quinoa
Garlic Green Beans
Parslied New Potatoes
Farmer’s Market Nectarines
MS/US
Cucumber & Watercress Soup
Poppy Apple Slaw
Frisée, Hickory Bacon Salad
Sliced Balsamic Chicken
Fresh Local Tomato Sauce
Mediterranean Quinoa
Garlic Green Beans
Parslied New Potatoes
Farmer’s Market Nectarines
12
LS
Snack: Wheat Rolls & Cheese
Sundried Tomato & Pesto Salad
Cooked Out On The Grill
All Natural Beef Burgers
Housemade Mushroom & Grain Cheeseburger
Herb Roasted Veggies
Baked Sweet Potato Fries
Bananas
MS/US
Chicken Noodle Soup
Sundried Tomato Pesto Tortellini Salad
Great Green Salad
Fresh From The Grill
All Natural Beef Burgers
Housemade Mushroom & Grain Cheeseburgers
Herb Roasted Local Veggies
Baked Sweet Potato Fries
Bananas
13
LS
Snack: Local Zucchini, Pineapple Bread
Chilled Watermelon Soup
Tarragon Farmers Salad
All Natural Turkey BLTs
Grilled Portobello Ciabatta with Roasted Red Pepper Spread
Fresh Ginger Glazed Carrots
Local Melon
MS/US
Mango, Ginger & Curry Soup
Mediterranean Pasta Salad
Tarragon Farmers Salad
All Natural Turkey BLTs with Basil Mayo
Grilled Portobello Ciabatta
with Roasted Red Pepper Spread
Ginger Glazed Carrots
Red, White & Blue Chips
Farmer’s Market Melon
14
LS
Snack: Applesauce & Animal Crackers
Cage Free Egg Salad
All Natural Chicken Fajitas
Soft Tortillas
Spicy Mexican Beans
Roasted Squash Medley
Texas Rice Casserole
Fresh Berries
MS/US
Chilled Watermelon Soup
Cucumber, Blueberry and Feta Salad
Citrus Spinach Salad
All Natural Chicken Fajitas
Soft Tortillas
Spicy Mexican Beans
Roasted Squash Medley
Texas Rice Casserole
Fresh Berries
15
16
17
LS
Snack: Mini Bagels & Cream Cheese
Roasted Beet, Fennel & Orange Salad
Philly Cheese Steaks
Roasted Vegetables & Cheddar Pane Ciabatta
Cinnamon Roasted Butternut Squash
Local Plums
MS/US
Tomato Orange Soup
Roasted Vegetable & Israeli Couscous Salad
Roasted Beet, Fennel & Orange Salad
Philly Cheese Steaks
Roasted Local Vegetables & Cheddar Pane Ciabatta
Cinnamon Roasted Butternut Squash
Local Plums
18
LS
Snack: Pretzels & Cheese
Buffalo Chicken Salad
Cheesy Ziti Bake
Sauteed Local Kale
Garlic Bread
Sliced Pineapple
MS/US
Caramelized Onion Soup
Buffalo Chicken Salad
Deviled Egg Salad
Cheesy Ziti Bake with Red Sauce
Fresh Vegetable Ziti Bake with Alfredo Sauce
Sauteed Local Kale
Herb Focaccia
Sliced Pineapple
19
LS
Snack: Freshly Baked Muffins
Chilled Strawberry Soup
BLT Chop Salad
All Natural Asian Coconut Chicken
Asian Tofu & Veggies
Oriental Stir Fry Veggies
Scallion Sticky Rice
Local Watermelon
MS/US
Tom Kha
Oriental Noodle Salad
BLT Chop Salad
All Natural Asian Coconut Chicken
Asian Tofu & Veggies
Oriental Stir Fry Veggies
Scallion Sticky Rice
Local Watermelon
20
LS
Snack: Cinnamon Breadsticks & Pears
Roasted Vegetable & Israeli Couscous Salad
Sweet Italian Sausage
Fresh Hummus & Veggies Wraps
Sauteed Peppers & Onions
Gemelli Pasta w/ Pesto
Local Nectarines
MS/US
Chilled Strawberry Soup
Roasted Vegetable & Israeli Couscous Salad
Collard Salad with Local Tomatoes, Bacon & Mushrooms
Sweet Italian Sausages
Fresh Hummus & Veggies
Caramelized Onions & Peppers
Gemelli Pasta & Fresh Pesto
Local Nectarines
21
LS
Snack: Local Apples & Cheese
Saladu Awooka ak Mango (Avocado-Mango Salad)
Mamadou’s African Menu
Senegalese Chicken
African Vegetarian Dish
Sauteed Greens w/ African Spices
White Rice
Ice Pops
MS/US
Soup du Jour
Saladu Awooka ak Mango (Avocado-Mango Salad)
Mamadou’s African Menu
Senegalese Chicken
African Vegetarian Dish
Sauteed Greens w/ African Spices
White Rice
Ice Pops
22
23
24
MS/US
Black Bean Soup
Italian Pasta Salad
Egg Salad
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Cheese, Lettuce & Local Tomatoes
Spinach Ricotta Phyllo Casserole
Farmer’s Market Vegetable
Corn Chips
Local Apple Variety
25
LS
Snack: Graham Crackers & Cheese
Classic Caesar Salad
Pepperoni Flatbread Pizza
Variety Flatbread Pizza
Variety Veggie Flatbread Pizzas
Steamed Peas
Sliced Melon
MS/US
French Mushroom Soup
Classic Caesar Salad
Boston Bean Salad
Pepperoni Flatbread Pizza
Variety Flatbread Pizza
Variety Veggie Flatbread Pizzas
Sauteed Local Greens
Sliced Melon
26
LS
Snack: Cheese & Local Pears
Panzanella Salad
Shaved Roast Beef
Breaded Eggplant
with Marinara Sauce
Roasted Autumn Vegetables
Macaroni & Cheese
Sliced Pineapple
MS/US
Lentil Spinach Soup
Panzanella Salad
Bulghur Chick Pea Salad
Shaved Roast Beef
Breaded Eggplant
with Marinara Sauce
Roasted Autumn Vegetables
Lemon Herb Risotto
Sliced Pineapple
27
MS/US
Local Apple Carrot Soup
Broccoli & Raisin Salad
Coleslaw
BBQ Chicken Sliders
Tofu ‘Q Sliders
Sauteed Fresh Green Beans
Macaroni & Cheese
Local Pears
28
MS/US
Tomato Soup
Arugula, Fennel and Parmesan Salad
Atomic Tuna Salad
All Natural Beef Chili
Vegan Spicy Lentil Chili
Homemade Cornbread
Steamed Fresh Broccoli
Brown Rice Pilaf
Orange Wedges
29
30
I just find ketchup to be too sweet for my tastes.
Oh, you have to have lots of both. And plenty of sweet relish and chopped onions as well.
How did this happen? How did the Holy Couple impose their will on schoolchildren throughout the country?
Warning - they have done, are doing, and will do the same thing in other areas of life.
Cheer up, kids.
Your hunger glorifies Fearless Leader.
she really does resemble the monster alien in the pilot of the original star trek. (the salt monster)
after all Obama is the president that brought slavery back to the USA. She is the wife of the slaver in chief.
Me too. Packed lunches. Yum.
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