Stop Pink Slime in School Lunches
Petition the USDA to ban this substance made of connective tissues and beef scraps from use in the National Lunch Program, urges mom blogger Paige Wolf.
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School Lunch Standards Updated
Balanced, nutritious meals will limit calories, include fruits, vegetables, whole-grain foods and fat-free or low-fat milk. They will be based on the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
'My Plate' Replaces Food Pyramid
Four sections correspond to recommended dietary portions, with a dairy portion on the side. Officials and First Lady Michelle Obama say the new graphic is easier to understand.