California Congressman Sam Farr, D-Carmel, introduced legislation today aimed at increasing the amount of fruits and vegetables in school breakfasts and lunches. Some of the provisions included in the Children’s Fruit and Vegetable Act, H.R. 4333:
USDA will implement a plan to increase the amount of fruits and vegetables purchased for school feeding programs.
USDA will work with schools to encourage the use of salad bars in school cafeterias, a proven strategy for increasing fruit and vegetable consumption ($10 million/year for two years).
Improve overall cafeteria quality and feeding infrastructure ($100 million one-time payment)
Promote farm-to-cafeteria programs ($10 million/year for two years)
Click to read the full text of the Children’s Fruit and Vegetable Act, H.R. 4333.
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