Nutritionists argue school food rules ahead of House vote

The Knoxville, Tenn, schools face an additional $900,000 in breakfast costs next year because of federal regulations to serve more produce, nutrition director Jonathan Dickl said ahead of a potentially key House Appropriations Committee meeting. Dickl spoke in favor of a proposed one-year waiver for some schools from requirements to serve more nutritious meals. The… » Read More

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