Food in Schools: Schools in Mesquite Earn HealtheirUS School Status

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A campaign run by the U.S. Department of Agriculture that challenges school lunch programs to make healthier meals has awarded 32 Mesquite Independent School District elementary schools with Healthier U.S. School status.

This year, the district has revamped school menus to focus on fresh fruit and vegetables and has eliminated some of the unhealthier options. Each school receives $500 for meeting the challenge.

The city of Mesquite is a city in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, and Hispanics make up the majority of students in the school district.