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Michelle Obama’s school lunch rules leading to healthy, hunger-free trash cans
The Blaze ^
| October 14, 2014
| by Pete Kasperowicz
Posted on 10/14/2014 3:12:54 PM PDT by Oldeconomybuyer
The National School Boards Association reported Monday that 83.7 percent of school districts around the country have seen an increase in wasted school lunch food since a 2010 law was passed mandating new nutrition rules.
The Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act was aimed at creating healthier school lunches, but several schools have rebelled against the new rules. Many school districts have reported that while the law requires kids to be served a certain amount of fruits and vegetables, much of that food is being thrown in the trash, resulting in a more costly program that’s not getting results.
The NSBA survey seems to confirm that, with its finding that more than four-fifths of school districts are seeing an increase in “plate waste.” The survey said 81.8 percent of schools saw cost increases, and 76.5 percent saw a reduction in participation by students.
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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: mooch
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To: St_Thomas_Aquinas
I encourage kids to bring in food to sell to their classmates. At least they’ll learn something about running a business. And once they become successful, they’ll gain firsthand knowledge of oppressive government.Some public schools prohibit students from trading sandwiches and lunches with each other
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posted on
10/14/2014 4:23:06 PM PDT
by
dennisw
(The first principle is to find out who you are then you can achieve anything -- Buddhist monk)
To: Enterprise
When is someone finally going to realize that Michelle is a private citizen and that she has no immunity from lawsuits.
Excellent point.
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10/14/2014 4:30:06 PM PDT
by
SpaceBar
To: Avid Coug; MeshugeMikey
Actually, the solution to Moochelle’s new unforeseen problem is obvious. Take away the school trash cans so the kids can’t throw their lunches in the trash. Coming to a public school near you. (sarc) Reminds me of the scene in the Shawshank Redemption when Andy was unloading sand and rocks from his pant legs.
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posted on
10/14/2014 4:39:22 PM PDT
by
Ezekiel
(All who mourn the destruction of America merit the celebration of her rebirth.)
To: Billthedrill
You mean Michael, the First Tranny?
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posted on
10/14/2014 4:43:49 PM PDT
by
beethovenfan
(If Islam is the solution, the "problem" must be freedom.)
To: Oldeconomybuyer
Trash pushing trash that ends up in the trash
To: St_Thomas_Aquinas
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posted on
10/14/2014 5:44:19 PM PDT
by
Don W
(To laugh, perhaps to dream...)
To: musicman
plate waste
or is it plate waist? LOL
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posted on
10/14/2014 6:06:46 PM PDT
by
Salvation
("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
To: Oldeconomybuyer
not healthy.
hunger-free, obese trashcans.
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posted on
10/14/2014 6:10:46 PM PDT
by
Secret Agent Man
( Gone Galt; Not averse to Going Bronson.)
To: Oldeconomybuyer
Spoke with a janitor at one of our local elementary schools in the Triad (NC). He carts 500 lbs. of uneaten food a day to the dumpster.
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10/15/2014 7:48:27 AM PDT
by
johnsmom
(I must be dreaming 'cause this can't be real)
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