School Menu Updates: No More Fake Colors & Flavors

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Restaurants and fast food chains across the nation are changing their menus, and now certain schools are joining in to change their menus to healthier options too.

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and Los Angeles Unified School District, both with large latino populations, are looking to change their menus by planning to remove foods colors, and additives that have been linked to adverse health outcomes. Healthy school lunches are one of the main ways kids in the more than 85% low-income areas of Chicago have access to healthy meals.

A report from Healthy Schools Campaign and CPS shows the 10 pathways they plan to achieve to move away from processed food and fake additives. These pathways include set topics and direct goals to involve the community, parents, and staff in working toward a healthier menu and secure a sustainable outcome.

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