The House of Representatives approved the Child Nutrition Bill on Thursday, December 2nd by a vote of 264-157. This bill puts $4.5 billion towards healthier meals for children in school. The Agricultural Department will be putting together standards of healthy meals for school aged kids. These standards are going to help fight obesity, diabetes, and malnourishment by requiring cafeterias to provide meals with leaner meats and whole grains. In addition, vending machines are going to carry less candy and fewer high-calorie drinks. This bill is part of the first lady Michelle Obama’s campaign to fight childhood hunger and obesity. She stated that the bill was “a groundbreaking piece of bipartisan legislation that will significantly improve the quality of meals that children receive at school.”
To view the bill click here: S.3307
