I support this because I’m a vegetarian! I didn’t always love veggies but if I hadn’t been practically force-fed them in elementary school, I probably wouldn’t never loved them like I do now! Getting kids used to eating more veggies will greatly effect their adult eating habits and even current eating habits outside of school. [...]

I am 110% in favor of offering more vegetables in our schools. My daughter is 3 years old and I worry about her diet once enrolled in school. My family and I believe in foods free of pesticides and antibiotics, we support our local farmers and grow much of our produce when possible. I think [...]

Thank you, USDA. From, Selah

Dear USDA, Thanks for taking a stand and supporting more fruits and veggies in school lunches! I feel much better sending my kids to school knowing that I’m not fighting a battle with them (about eating those fruits and veggies) alone. I’m glad you’re on my side as a parent! These changes will help combat [...]

I have 3 children. They are all entering the public school system. At home we eat fruits and vegetables all day but at school they are offered sugary and fatty snacks. As a parent I pack lunches and bring fruits & vegs for snacks. I’m only one parent… regulation is the key. I’m soooo excited [...]

Thank you USDA! Please keep up the good work and require schools to offer more vegetables in school lunches. Starting kids off eating healthier at a younger age is a great way to increase their health as adults and that is something everyone can be happy about. Please make sure there is a way to [...]

Thank you USDA for taking another step in the right direction. These new changes in our eating habits (additives, food dyes, different forms of processing) are radically removed from what our bodies have adjusted to for the better part of our existence, historically. I’m not entirely sure that we as a race know what these [...]

More veggies offered in school lunches? Together with Root 4 Kids, I say, “Hurray!” I support the USDA’s recent decision to increase servings of veggies and reduce sodium and calories in school lunches. Not only will these changes help combat childhood obesity, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and other health problems, they [...]

“Hurray!” I am very happy for the USDA’s recent decision to increase servings of veggies and reduce sodium and calories in school lunches. Not only will these changes help combat childhood obesity, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and other health problems, they will give our children exposure to vegetables they might not [...]

Habits formed early in life are habits that are sustainable. To preserve the health and well-being of the future generations, it is absolutely necessary to include more veggies in school lunches. We need to be feeding our children REAL food, not a concoction of processed “junk.” I support the USDA’s recent decision to increase servings [...]