Tag: School lunches

  • Nation & World

    A dearth of nutrition in school lunches

    About 200 people interested in improving the quality of meals served in America’s public schools gathered at Harvard to discuss topics ranging from getting wholesome food into schools to institutional barriers.

    5 minutes
  • Nation & World

    Healthy school lunches have to taste good, too

    School collaborations with a professionally trained chef to improve the taste of healthy meals significantly increased students’ consumption of fruits and vegetables, according to a new study led by researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

    3 minutes
  • Nation & World

    Study shows kids eating more fruits, veggies

    A Harvard School of Public Health study has found that new federal standards launched in 2012 that require schools to offer healthier meals have led to more fruit and vegetable consumption. This contradicts criticisms that the new standards have increased food waste.

    2 minutes